In Capitol there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 80.65% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 23 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 Capitol, Madison, WI.
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Capitol, Madison, WI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Capitol
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 Capitol are not shown.
Capitol Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Capitol is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.65% of Capitol. 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 Capitol above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Capitol?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Capitol.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Capitol home can get up to 23 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 5.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 60.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Capitol.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Capitol, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Capitol?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Capitol you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.58% of Capitol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.82% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.27%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 16.33% of Capitol homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Capitol, along with details on where in Capitol and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Capitol, Madison, WI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 80.65%, or 27,105 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Capitol area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Capitol.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Capitol customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Capitol 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 Capitol DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Capitol 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 7.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Capitol, Madison, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 80.65%, or 27,105 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Capitol area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Capitol.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Capitol customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Capitol 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 Capitol DSL providers. AT&T 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 Capitol 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 7.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Capitol DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Capitol or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Capitol compare to the rest of Madison?
DSL internet speeds in Capitol are much faster versus the average speeds in Madison: 0.00 Mbps in Madison versus 23 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Madison is 0.00% versus 80.65% in Capitol.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Capitol 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
- South Campus, Madison, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbush, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Regent, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marquette, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dudgeon-Monroe, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sunset Village, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Moorland-Rimrock, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Southeast Boise, Boise, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Roseland, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Far West, Fort Worth, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Far North, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Seaport, Stockton, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Little Woods, New Orleans, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Lawndale, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mission, San Francisco, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton, Manhattan, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds