In Bell County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 57.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 43 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, TX.
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Bell County, TX 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 57.43% of Bell County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. 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 43 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 200 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, 33.11% 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 northeast 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, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.40% of Bell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.10% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.99%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.49% 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.
Brightspeed DSL in Bell County, TX
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 38.59%, or 143,046 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bell County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bell County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Bell County. The fastest plan anyone in Bell County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bell County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 9.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Bell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bell County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 6.4 Mbps.
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- 9.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Bell County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 18.46%, or 68,422 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, northeast, north, southeast, central, and southwest Bell County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bell County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest 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 slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bell County. The fastest plan anyone in Bell County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bell County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bell County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bell County 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 Bell County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 18.46%, or 68,422 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, northeast, north, southeast, central, and southwest Bell County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bell County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest 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 slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bell County. The fastest plan anyone in Bell County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bell County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bell County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bell County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% 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 Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Bell County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 43 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 57.43% 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
- Coryell County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lampasas County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Williamson County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Falls County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McLennan County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Milam County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Burnet County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Llano County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Robertson County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Santa Barbara County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monterey County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Charleston County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Horry County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Placer County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds