In Emporia there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 56.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Emporia
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 Emporia are not shown.
Emporia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Emporia is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 56.63% of Emporia. 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 Emporia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Emporia?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Emporia.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Emporia home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 55 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, 56.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Emporia.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Emporia, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Emporia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Emporia you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.74% of Emporia homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.75% of Emporia homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Emporia, along with details on where in Emporia and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Emporia, KS

AT&T DSL coverage
About 56.39%, or 14,923 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Emporia area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Emporia.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emporia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emporia. The fastest plan anyone in Emporia can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Emporia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Emporia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Emporia DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emporia is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Emporia, KS

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 56.39%, or 14,923 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Emporia area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Emporia.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emporia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emporia. The fastest plan anyone in Emporia can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Emporia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Emporia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Emporia DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emporia is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Emporia DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Emporia or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Emporia compare to the rest of Kansas?
DSL internet speeds in Emporia are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 56.63% in Emporia.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Emporia 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
- Plymouth, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Americus, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Neosho Rapids, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Saffordville, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Reading, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Admire, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dunlap, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bushong, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Allen, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Allison Park, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alton, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Amelia, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Angleton, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ashtabula, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Atlantic Beach, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Austin, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Austintown, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Barberton, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


