In Effort there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 23.08% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 13 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Effort
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 Effort are not shown.
Effort Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Effort is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 23.08% of Effort. 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 Effort above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Effort?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Effort.
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The average Effort home can get up to 13 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 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, 22.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Effort.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Effort, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Effort?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Effort you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.58% of Effort homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.20% 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 Effort homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Effort, along with details on where in Effort and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Effort, PA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 13.78%, or 1,231 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, south, and northwest Effort area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Effort.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effort. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Effort. The fastest plan anyone in Effort 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 Effort customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 94.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Effort download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Effort DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Effort 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 94.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Palmerton Telephone Company DSL in Effort, PA
Palmerton Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 12.33%, or 1,101 people, have Palmerton Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Effort area. Palmerton Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Effort.
Palmerton Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Palmerton Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effort. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Palmerton Telephone Company DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effort. The fastest plan anyone in Effort can order from Palmerton Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Effort customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Palmerton Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Effort download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Palmerton Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Palmerton Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Effort DSL providers. Palmerton Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effort is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Effort DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Effort or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Effort compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
DSL internet speeds in Effort are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 13 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 23.08% in Effort.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Effort 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
- Sierra View, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Neola, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kresgeville, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kunkletown, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Albrightsville, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Saylorsburg, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Little Gap, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Elkton, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Westville, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Westwego, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Effingham, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edwardsburg, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edinboro, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehouse Station, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edenton, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whiteland, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds