In Cottonwood there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 44.29% 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 Cottonwood, AL.
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Cottonwood, AL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Cottonwood
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 Cottonwood are not shown.
Cottonwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cottonwood is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 44.29% of Cottonwood. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is WOW!. Call one of the companies with service in Cottonwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cottonwood?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cottonwood.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cottonwood home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 40.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.02% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cottonwood.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Cottonwood, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cottonwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cottonwood you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.80% of Cottonwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.78% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.20%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cottonwood homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cottonwood, along with details on where in Cottonwood and at what speeds.
WOW! DSL in Cottonwood, AL
WOW! DSL coverage
About 40.28%, or 1,013 people, have WOW! DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, northwest, southeast, east, and south Cottonwood area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cottonwood.
WOW! DSL download speeds
WOW! is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cottonwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WOW! DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cottonwood. The fastest plan anyone in Cottonwood can order from WOW! goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cottonwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
WOW! DSL upload speeds
In Cottonwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cottonwood DSL providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cottonwood is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Cottonwood, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 4.02%, or 101 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cottonwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cottonwood. The fastest plan anyone in Cottonwood can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Cottonwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Cottonwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cottonwood DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cottonwood is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cottonwood DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cottonwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cottonwood compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Cottonwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 44.29% in Cottonwood.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cottonwood 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.
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