In the Columbus area there are 5 residential DSL providers covering 84.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 70 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 Columbus, OH.
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Columbus, OH Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Columbus
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 the Columbus area are not shown.
Columbus Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Columbus area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.57% of the Columbus area. 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 the Columbus area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in the Columbus area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the Columbus area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 70 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 1,000 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, 16.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Columbus area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the Columbus area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the Columbus area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Columbus area you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.53% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.08% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.77%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.21% of Columbus homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Columbus area, along with details on where in the Columbus area and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Columbus, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 67.65%, or 1,446,884 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Columbus area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus area 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 Columbus customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 50.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Columbus area 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 below average compared to other Columbus 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 the Columbus area 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 15 Mbps.
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- 63.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Columbus, OH
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 67.65%, or 1,446,884 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Columbus area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus area 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 Columbus customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 50.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Columbus area 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 below average compared to other Columbus 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 the Columbus area 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 15 Mbps.
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- 63.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Columbus, OH
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 8.00%, or 171,039 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southeast, and west Columbus area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus area.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 65.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In the Columbus area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 the Columbus area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 21.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 65.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Columbus DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Columbus area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in the Columbus area compare to the rest of Ohio?
DSL internet speeds in the Columbus area are much faster versus the average speeds in Ohio: 0.00 Mbps in Ohio versus 70 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Ohio is 0.00% versus 84.57% in the Columbus area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Columbus area 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
- Grandview Heights, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Arlington, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bexley, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Valleyview, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minerva Park, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehall, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Worthington, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gahanna, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Village, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Urbancrest, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas City, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cincinnati, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Las Vegas, NV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds