In Downtown Appleton there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 94.95% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 52 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.
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Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown Appleton
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 Downtown Appleton are not shown.
Downtown Appleton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Appleton is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.95% of Downtown Appleton. 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 Downtown Appleton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Appleton?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Appleton.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Appleton home can get up to 52 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 26.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 34.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Appleton.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Downtown Appleton, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Appleton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Appleton you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.43% of Downtown Appleton 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 4.82% of Downtown Appleton homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Appleton, along with details on where in Downtown Appleton and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI

AT&T DSL coverage
About 94.95%, or 4,946 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Appleton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Appleton.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Appleton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Appleton. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Appleton can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Appleton customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 36.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Appleton 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 Downtown Appleton DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Downtown Appleton 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 11 Mbps.
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- 42.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 36.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 94.95%, or 4,946 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Appleton area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Appleton.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Appleton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Appleton. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Appleton can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Appleton customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 36.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Appleton 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 Downtown Appleton DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Downtown Appleton 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 36.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown Appleton DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Appleton or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Appleton compare to the rest of Appleton?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Appleton are much faster versus the average speeds in Appleton: 0.00 Mbps in Appleton versus 52 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Appleton is 0.00% versus 94.95% in Downtown Appleton.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Appleton 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
- Menominee South, Oshkosh, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Western Corridor, Green Bay, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Howard, Green Bay, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haevers Corners, Green Bay, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Pier, Sheboygan, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Third Ward, Eau Claire, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow Park, Rochester, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elton Hills, Rochester, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kutzky Park, Rochester, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Foothills, Lakewood, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carson Square, Indianapolis, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Augusta Street Area, Greenville, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski Park, Hammond, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holly Grove, New Orleans, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Happy Valley, Anderson, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hanamaulu, Lihue, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Fountain Avenue Historic District, Springfield, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds


