In Bates there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 6.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Bates, MI.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Bates
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 Bates are not shown.
Bates Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bates is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 6.74% of Bates. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Bates above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bates?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bates.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bates home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 6.74% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bates?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bates you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bates homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.12% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bates homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bates, along with details on where in Bates and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Bates, MI

AT&T DSL coverage
About 6.74%, or 38 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Bates area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bates.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bates. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bates. The fastest plan anyone in Bates can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bates customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Bates download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bates DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bates is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Bates, MI

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 6.74%, or 38 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Bates area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bates.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bates. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bates. The fastest plan anyone in Bates can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bates customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Bates download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bates DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bates is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bates DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bates or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bates compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Bates are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 6.74% in Bates.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bates 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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