In Cincinnati there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 99.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 24 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 Cincinnati, IN.
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Cincinnati, IN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati are not shown.
Cincinnati Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cincinnati is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.31% of Cincinnati. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Smithville. Call one of the companies with service in Cincinnati above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cincinnati?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cincinnati.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cincinnati home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 91.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cincinnati.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cincinnati, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cincinnati?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cincinnati you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Cincinnati homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.04% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cincinnati homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cincinnati, along with details on where in Cincinnati and at what speeds.
Smithville DSL in Cincinnati, IN
Smithville DSL coverage
About 99.31%, or 867 people, have Smithville DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Smithville is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cincinnati.
Smithville DSL download speeds
Smithville is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Smithville DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Smithville goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Smithville DSL upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Smithville DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Smithville is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Smithville offers 2 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 Cincinnati is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Smithville customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cincinnati DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cincinnati or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cincinnati compare to the rest of Indiana?
DSL internet speeds in Cincinnati are much faster versus the average speeds in Indiana: 0.00 Mbps in Indiana versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Indiana is 0.00% versus 99.31% in Cincinnati.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cincinnati 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
- Ridgeport, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stanford, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Park, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Popcorn, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Solsberry, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Owensburg, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newark, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Springville, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomfield, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Doans, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Craft, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wadestown, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Verdigre, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Vera Cruz, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Usk, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cedarbluff, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Circle, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cowden, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Zora, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sunshine, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds