In Athens there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 94.05% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 44 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Athens
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Athens are not shown.
Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Athens is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.05% of Athens. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Athens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Athens?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Athens.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 44 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 12.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.97% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Athens, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.82% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.83% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 4.30%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Athens homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Athens, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 88.06%, or 2,293 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Athens, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 8.99%, or 234 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and southwest Athens area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. TDS offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 9.3 Mbps.
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- 20.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Athens DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Athens compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 44 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 94.05% in Athens.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Independence, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Shaftsbury, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Forest, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Onamia, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain Lake, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Sterling, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds