In Downtown Austin there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 86.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 73 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 Downtown Austin, Austin, TX.
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Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown Austin
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 Austin are not shown.
Downtown Austin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Austin is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.90% of Downtown Austin. 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 Austin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Austin?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Austin.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Austin home can get up to 73 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 45.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.19% 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 Austin.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Downtown Austin, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Austin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Austin you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.78% of Downtown Austin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.10% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.89% of Downtown Austin homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Austin, along with details on where in Downtown Austin and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.90%, or 11,200 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Austin 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 Austin.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Austin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Austin 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 Austin customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 52.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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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- 75.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 86.90%, or 11,200 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Austin area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Austin.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Austin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Austin 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 Austin customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 52.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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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- 75.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown Austin DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Austin or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Austin compare to the rest of Austin?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Austin are much faster versus the average speeds in Austin: 0.00 Mbps in Austin versus 73 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Austin is 0.00% versus 86.90% in Downtown Austin.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Austin 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
- Clarksville, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Central East Austin, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- University Of Texas, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bouldin, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West University Austin, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Zilker, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South River City, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holly, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Road, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Alamedan Valley, North Valley, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mt Pleasant, Cleveland, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Neighbors Southwest, Beaverton, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nevin, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Coconut Grove, Miami, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Hayward, Hayward, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds