In Downtown Seattle there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 84.25% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 300 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 Seattle, Seattle, WA.
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Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown Seattle
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 Seattle are not shown.
Downtown Seattle Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Seattle is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.25% of Downtown Seattle. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown Seattle above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Seattle?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Seattle.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Seattle home can get up to 300 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 21.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.65% 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 Seattle.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Downtown Seattle, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Seattle?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Seattle you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.82% of Downtown Seattle homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.29% 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 less than 1% of Downtown Seattle homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Seattle, along with details on where in Downtown Seattle and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 80.62%, or 27,934 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Seattle area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Seattle.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Seattle. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Seattle. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Seattle can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Seattle customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 24.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Seattle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Seattle DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Seattle is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
Astound Broadband DSL coverage
About 21.27%, or 7,370 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, northeast, east, south, southwest, north, and southeast Downtown Seattle area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Seattle.
Astound Broadband DSL download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Seattle. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Seattle. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Seattle can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Seattle customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Seattle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Seattle DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Seattle is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Downtown Seattle DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Seattle or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Seattle compare to the rest of Seattle?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Seattle are much faster versus the average speeds in Seattle: 0.00 Mbps in Seattle versus 300 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Seattle is 0.00% versus 84.25% in Downtown Seattle.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Seattle 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
- Madrona, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McGilvra, Mercer Island, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Madison Park, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leschi, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Central District, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Meydenbauer, Bellevue, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Atlantic, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Montlake, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mt. Baker, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Charter Oak, Covina, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Watts, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut Valley, Diamond Bar, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Inner Richmond, San Francisco, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- University District, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Central City, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Central Escondido, Escondido, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Central Southwest, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds