In Butte County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 57.57% 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 Butte County, CA.
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Butte County, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Butte 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 Butte County are not shown.
Butte County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Butte County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 57.57% of Butte 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 Butte County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Butte County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Butte County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Butte 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, 57.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Butte County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Butte County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Butte County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Butte County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.94% of Butte County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.07% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.34% of Butte County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Butte County, along with details on where in Butte County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Butte County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 57.57%, or 121,832 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southeast, south, north, east, and central Butte 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 Butte County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte 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 Butte County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte 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 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Butte County, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 57.57%, or 121,832 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southeast, south, north, east, and central Butte 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 Butte County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte 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 Butte County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte 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 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Butte County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Butte County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Butte County compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Butte County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 57.57% in Butte County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Butte 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
- Glenn County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washoe County, NV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juab County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carbon County, UT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Summit County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clear Creek County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hawaii County, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mahoning County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lubbock County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ingham County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds