In Dunkirk there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 3.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 65 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 Dunkirk, NY.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Dunkirk
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 Dunkirk are not shown.
Dunkirk Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dunkirk is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 3.93% of Dunkirk. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is DFT Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Dunkirk above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Dunkirk?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Dunkirk.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Dunkirk home can get up to 65 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 110 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.28% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dunkirk.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Dunkirk, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Dunkirk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dunkirk you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Dunkirk homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.54% of the city.
- 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 Dunkirk homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dunkirk, along with details on where in Dunkirk and at what speeds.
DFT Communications DSL in Dunkirk, NY
DFT Communications DSL coverage
About 3.93%, or 586 people, have DFT Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, northeast, and east Dunkirk area. DFT Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dunkirk.
DFT Communications DSL download speeds
DFT Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dunkirk. Versus other DSL providers in the area, DFT Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dunkirk. The fastest plan anyone in Dunkirk can order from DFT Communications goes up to 110 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dunkirk customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 110.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
DFT Communications DSL upload speeds
In Dunkirk download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for DFT Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, DFT Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dunkirk DSL providers. DFT Communications offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dunkirk is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, DFT Communications customers can get speeds up to 7.4 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Dunkirk DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dunkirk or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Dunkirk compare to the rest of New York?
DSL internet speeds in Dunkirk are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 65 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 3.93% in Dunkirk.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dunkirk 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Fredonia, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Forestville, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brocton, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lily Dale, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Creek, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
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- Hubbard, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hopatcong, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hollidaysburg, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota Springs, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- High Ridge, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds