In Cox there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 85.76% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 68 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 Cox, Oakland, CA.
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Cox, Oakland, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Cox
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 Cox are not shown.
Cox Satellite TV & Internet Providers
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cox is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.76% of Cox. 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 Cox above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cox?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cox.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cox home can get up to 68 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 37.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.28% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cox.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Cox, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cox?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cox you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.19% of Cox homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cox homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cox, along with details on where in Cox and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Cox, Oakland, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 85.76%, or 3,583 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Cox area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cox.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cox. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cox. The fastest plan anyone in Cox can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Cox customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Cox 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 Cox DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Cox is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Cox, Oakland, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 85.76%, or 3,583 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Cox area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cox.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cox. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cox. The fastest plan anyone in Cox can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Cox customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Cox 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 Cox DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Cox is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
Cox DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cox or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cox compare to the rest of Oakland?
DSL internet speeds in Cox are much faster versus the average speeds in Oakland: 0.00 Mbps in Oakland versus 68 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Oakland is 0.00% versus 85.76% in Cox.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cox 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
- Iveywood, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Castlemont, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Webster, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elmhurst Park, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Durant Manor, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Stonehurst, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fitchburg, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eastmont, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Zach White, El Paso, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Allendale, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kutzky Park, Rochester, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, Coral Springs, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Malletts Bay, Colchester, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Keystone, Omaha, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeshore-Oakland, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Liberia, Hollywood, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Strong, Rochester, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds