In Benton County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 63.55% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 Benton County, MS.
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Benton County, MS Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Benton 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 Benton County are not shown.
Benton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Benton County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 63.55% of Benton 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 Benton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Benton County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Benton County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Benton County home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 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, 52.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Benton County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Benton County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Benton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benton County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.60% of Benton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.96% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.78%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.45% of Benton County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benton County, along with details on where in Benton County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Benton County, MS
AT&T DSL coverage
About 63.55%, or 4,859 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benton County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Benton 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 fastest compared to other Benton County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Benton County is up to 20 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 2.8 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Benton County, MS
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 63.55%, or 4,859 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benton County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Benton 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 fastest compared to other Benton County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Benton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Benton County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Benton County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
DSL internet speeds in Benton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Mississippi: 0.00 Mbps in Mississippi versus 17 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Mississippi is 0.00% versus 63.55% in Benton County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benton 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
- Tippah County, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alcorn County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tishomingo County, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tunica County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Colbert County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lauderdale County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Johnson County, WY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Salle County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Paz County, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kane County, UT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dade County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juab County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallam County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Daniels County, MT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Catron County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds