In East Lyme there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 84.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 44 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 East Lyme, CT.
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East Lyme, CT Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in East Lyme
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 East Lyme are not shown.
East Lyme Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in East Lyme is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.95% of East Lyme. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in East Lyme above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in East Lyme?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in East Lyme.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average East Lyme home can get up to 44 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 11.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in East Lyme.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of East Lyme, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in East Lyme?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Lyme you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.94% of East Lyme homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.06% 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 East Lyme homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Lyme, along with details on where in East Lyme and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in East Lyme, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 84.95%, or 7,041 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire East Lyme area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of East Lyme.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Lyme. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout East Lyme. The fastest plan anyone in East Lyme can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for East Lyme customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 13.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 57.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In East Lyme download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other East Lyme DSL providers. Frontier offers 5 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 East Lyme is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 13.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 57.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
East Lyme DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Lyme or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in East Lyme compare to the rest of Connecticut?
DSL internet speeds in East Lyme are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 44 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 84.95% in East Lyme.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Lyme 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
- Laysville, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Niantic, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Giants Neck, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waterford, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old Lyme, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Lyme, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Quaker Hill, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New London, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hamburg, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasure Beach, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sheffield Lake, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hilliard, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillside, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillview, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hinckley, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hitchcock, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shamokin, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shavertown, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Herkimer, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds