In Downtown Oakland there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 88.98% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 117 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 Oakland, Oakland, CA.
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown Oakland
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 Oakland are not shown.
Downtown Oakland Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Oakland is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 88.98% of Downtown Oakland. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Sail Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown Oakland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Oakland?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Oakland.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Oakland home can get up to 117 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 38.12% 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 Oakland.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Downtown Oakland, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Oakland you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.25% of Downtown Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.61% 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 9.14% of Downtown Oakland homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Oakland, along with details on where in Downtown Oakland and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 88.98%, or 4,507 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Oakland 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 Oakland.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 26.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Oakland 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 slowest compared to other Downtown Oakland 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 Oakland 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 40.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 88.98%, or 4,507 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Oakland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Oakland.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 26.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Oakland 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 slowest compared to other Downtown Oakland 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 Oakland 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 40.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
Sail Internet DSL coverage
About 6.52%, or 330 people, have Sail Internet DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north Downtown Oakland area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Oakland.
Sail Internet DSL download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Sail Internet DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Oakland can order from Sail Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sail Internet DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Oakland DSL providers. Sail Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Downtown Oakland DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Oakland compare to the rest of Oakland?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Oakland are much faster versus the average speeds in Oakland: 0.00 Mbps in Oakland versus 117 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Oakland is 0.00% versus 88.98% in Downtown Oakland.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Oakland 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
- Lakewide, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Adams Point, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old City-Produce and Waterfront, Oakland, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pill Hill, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland Ave-Harrison Street, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hoover-Foster, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McClymonds, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Merritt, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Acorn, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Downtown Fremont, Fremont, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chevy Chase, Glendale, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chickasaw, Louisville, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clemente Ranch, Chandler, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clifton Heights, Louisville, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, Redding, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cornerstone Village, Santa Ana, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Coronado Hills, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crown Hill, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds