In Ballard there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 58.42% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Ballard, Seattle, WA.
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Ballard, Seattle, WA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ballard
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 Ballard are not shown.
Ballard Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ballard is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 58.42% of Ballard. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Ballard above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ballard?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ballard.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ballard home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 4.95% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ballard.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ballard, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ballard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ballard you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.28% of Ballard homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.64% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ballard homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ballard, along with details on where in Ballard and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Ballard, Seattle, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 58.42%, or 7,909 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ballard area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ballard.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Ballard. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Ballard customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 69.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ballard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ballard DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 69.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ballard DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ballard or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ballard compare to the rest of Seattle?
DSL internet speeds in Ballard are much faster versus the average speeds in Seattle: 0.00 Mbps in Seattle versus 40 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Seattle is 0.00% versus 58.42% in Ballard.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ballard 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Loyal Heights, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont, Seattle, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Magnolia, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crown Hill, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Interbay, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wallingford, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Valley Station, Louisville, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Town 'N Country Park, Town 'n' Country, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Grove, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Westside, Grand Rapids, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Point Place, Toledo, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Education Hill, Redmond, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilkes, Portland, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds