In Downtown Houston there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 41.92% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Houston, Houston, TX.
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Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown Houston
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 Houston are not shown.
Downtown Houston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Houston is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 41.92% of Downtown Houston. 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 Houston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Houston?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Houston.
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The average Downtown Houston home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 4.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.16% 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 Houston.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Downtown Houston, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Houston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Houston you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.30% of Downtown Houston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.71% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 50.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.32% of Downtown Houston homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Houston, along with details on where in Downtown Houston and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 41.92%, or 6,882 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Houston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Houston.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Houston 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 Houston customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 9.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 9.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 41.92%, or 6,882 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Houston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Houston.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Houston 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 Houston customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 9.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 9.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown Houston DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Houston or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Houston compare to the rest of Houston?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Houston are much faster versus the average speeds in Houston: 0.00 Mbps in Houston versus 25 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Houston is 0.00% versus 41.92% in Downtown Houston.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Houston 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
- Fourth Ward, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East End, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Heights, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Harbor-Port Houston, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- West of Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Whitmer-Trilby, Toledo, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Joaquin, Provo, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Delmar Parkway, Aurora, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Heron Walk, Madison, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Koolauloa, Laie, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Broadway, Cleveland, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds