In Essex there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 95.57% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 85 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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Essex, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Essex
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 Essex are not shown.
Essex Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Essex is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.57% of Essex. 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 Essex above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Essex?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Essex.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Essex home can get up to 85 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 61.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Essex.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Essex, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Essex?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Essex homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Essex homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex, along with details on where in Essex and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Essex, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 95.57%, or 2,893 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Essex area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Essex customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 64.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Essex DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Essex, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 95.57%, or 2,893 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Essex area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Essex customers is up to 85 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Essex DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Essex DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Essex compare to the rest of Chicago?
DSL internet speeds in Essex are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 85 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 95.57% in Essex.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Shore, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Italian Bowery, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Avalon Park, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodlawn, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor Park, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cheltenham, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chatham, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Chicago, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Downtown Belle Glade, Belle Glade, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodlawn Court, Hattiesburg, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston-McNaughten, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Menomonee River Hills East, Milwaukee, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mission Bend South, Mission Bend, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Pomona, Pomona, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Madison Heights, Madison Heights, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cody, Mobile, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds