In Birchwood there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 90.73% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 348 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 Birchwood, Bellingham, WA.
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Birchwood, Bellingham, WA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Birchwood
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 Birchwood are not shown.
Birchwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Birchwood is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.73% of Birchwood. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Birchwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Birchwood?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Birchwood.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Birchwood home can get up to 348 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 28.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Birchwood.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Birchwood, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Birchwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Birchwood you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.12% of Birchwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.88% 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 Birchwood homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Birchwood, along with details on where in Birchwood and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Birchwood, Bellingham, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 90.73%, or 5,576 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Birchwood area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Birchwood.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Birchwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Birchwood. The fastest plan anyone in Birchwood can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Birchwood customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 22.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Birchwood 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 slowest compared to other Birchwood 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 Birchwood is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
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- 22.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL in Birchwood, Bellingham, WA
Astound Broadband DSL coverage
About 28.69%, or 1,763 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east Birchwood area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Birchwood.
Astound Broadband DSL download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Birchwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Birchwood. The fastest plan anyone in Birchwood can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Birchwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Birchwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Birchwood DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Birchwood is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Birchwood DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Birchwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Birchwood compare to the rest of Bellingham?
DSL internet speeds in Birchwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Bellingham: 0.00 Mbps in Bellingham versus 348 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Bellingham is 0.00% versus 90.73% in Birchwood.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Birchwood 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
- Columbia, Bellingham, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lettered Streets, Bellingham, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- York, Bellingham, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sehome, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Puget, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Hill, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Eagle Point District, Dubuque, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford, Ames, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Frederickson, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harris Ranch, Boise, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Modello, Leisure City, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Willowcreek, Sacramento, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Timmerman West, Milwaukee, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, Los Angeles, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wailua, Kapaa, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds