In Ellis County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 67.04% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 61 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 Ellis County, TX.
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Ellis County, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Ellis County
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 Ellis County are not shown.
Ellis County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ellis County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 67.04% of Ellis County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Ellis County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ellis County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ellis County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ellis County home can get up to 61 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 200 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, 16.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ellis County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Ellis County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ellis County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ellis County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.48% of Ellis County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.24% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ellis County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ellis County, along with details on where in Ellis County and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Ellis County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 66.20%, or 127,396 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ellis County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ellis County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellis County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ellis County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellis County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ellis County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 39.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Ellis County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ellis County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellis County 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 12 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Ellis County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 66.20%, or 127,396 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ellis County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ellis County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellis County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ellis County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellis County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ellis County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 39.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Ellis County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ellis County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellis County 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 12 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ellis County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ellis County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ellis County compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Ellis County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 61 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 67.04% in Ellis County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ellis County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Johnson County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hood County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Van Zandt County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smith County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eastland County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gregg County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Callahan County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Webb County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weber County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whatcom County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- York County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baldwin County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yolo County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leon County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds