In Downtown Detroit there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 81.15% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 16 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 Detroit, Detroit, MI.
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Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown Detroit
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 Detroit are not shown.
Downtown Detroit Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Detroit is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 81.15% of Downtown Detroit. 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 Detroit above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Detroit?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Detroit.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Detroit home can get up to 16 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 5.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 75.48% 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 Detroit.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Downtown Detroit, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Detroit?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Detroit you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.43% of Downtown Detroit homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.57% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.12% of Downtown Detroit homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Detroit, along with details on where in Downtown Detroit and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 81.15%, or 4,151 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, west, east, north, northeast, northwest, south, and southwest Downtown Detroit area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Detroit.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Detroit. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Detroit 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 Detroit customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Detroit download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit 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 2.3 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 81.15%, or 4,151 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, west, east, north, northeast, northwest, south, and southwest Downtown Detroit area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Detroit.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Detroit. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Detroit 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 Detroit customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Detroit download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit 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 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown Detroit DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Detroit or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Detroit compare to the rest of Detroit?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Detroit are much faster versus the average speeds in Detroit: 0.00 Mbps in Detroit versus 16 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Detroit is 0.00% versus 81.15% in Downtown Detroit.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Detroit 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
- Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne State, Detroit, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbridge, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hubbard-Richard, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Core City, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Islandview, Detroit, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Center, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East End, Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Howard, Green Bay, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Concho, San Angelo, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Skies West, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stanwood Park, South Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Staumbaugh Heller, Redwood City, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eastridge, Wichita, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eastlake Vistas, Chula Vista, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Royal Crown Estates, Novi, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- The Ws, The Colony, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds