In Carson there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 93.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 84 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 Carson, CA.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Carson
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 Carson are not shown.
Carson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Carson is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 93.07% of Carson. 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 Carson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Carson?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Carson.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Carson home can get up to 84 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 65.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Carson.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Carson, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Carson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Carson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.71% of Carson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.65% of Carson homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Carson, along with details on where in Carson and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Carson, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 93.07%, or 87,260 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carson.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 84 Mbps.
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- 70.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Carson DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carson 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 17 Mbps.
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- 78.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Carson, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 93.07%, or 87,260 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carson.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Carson DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carson 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Carson DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Carson or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Carson compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Carson are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 84 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 93.07% in Carson.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Carson 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- West Carson, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor City, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilmington, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Torrance, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lomita, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Compton, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gardena, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Rancho Dominguez, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Willowbrook, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long Beach, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cumming, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cordova, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carlsbad, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton Township, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cary, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cicero, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chino Hills, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Rapids, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds