In Bell County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 67.16% of the county. 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 Bell County, KY.
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Bell County, KY Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Bell County
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 Bell County are not shown.
Bell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bell County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 67.16% of Bell County. 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 Bell County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bell County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bell County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bell County home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 66.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bell County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Bell County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bell County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.31% of Bell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.46% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.69% of Bell County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bell County, along with details on where in Bell County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Bell County, KY
AT&T DSL coverage
About 67.09%, or 16,166 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bell County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bell County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bell County. The fastest plan anyone in Bell County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bell County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Bell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bell County DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bell County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Bell County, KY
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 67.09%, or 16,166 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bell County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bell County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bell County. The fastest plan anyone in Bell County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bell County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Bell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bell County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bell County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bell County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bell County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bell County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
DSL internet speeds in Bell County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 67.16% in Bell County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bell County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Hancock County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol City, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Allen County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Curry County, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cassia County, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Osceola County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morton County, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Morrison County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minidoka County, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coos County, NH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Letcher County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds