In Fourth Ward there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 84.77% 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
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Fourth Ward, Houston, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Fourth Ward
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 Fourth Ward are not shown.
Fourth Ward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fourth Ward is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.77% of Fourth Ward. 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 Fourth Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fourth Ward?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fourth Ward.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fourth Ward home can get up to 85 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 58.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.07% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fourth Ward.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Fourth Ward, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fourth Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fourth Ward you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.70% of Fourth Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 19.41% 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 1.76% of Fourth Ward homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fourth Ward, along with details on where in Fourth Ward and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 84.77%, or 6,790 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fourth Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fourth Ward.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fourth Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Fourth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fourth Ward 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 Fourth Ward customers is up to 85 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Fourth Ward 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 fastest compared to other Fourth Ward DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Fourth Ward 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.77%, or 6,790 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fourth Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fourth Ward.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fourth Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Fourth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fourth Ward 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 Fourth Ward customers is up to 85 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Fourth Ward 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 fastest compared to other Fourth Ward DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Fourth Ward 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fourth Ward DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fourth Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fourth Ward compare to the rest of Houston?
DSL internet speeds in Fourth Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Houston: 0.00 Mbps in Houston versus 85 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Houston is 0.00% versus 84.77% in Fourth Ward.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fourth Ward 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
- Midtown, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Heights, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rice, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- River Oaks, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Medical, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Heritage Hills, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Grove, Escondido, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Scott, Portland, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Airport, Detroit, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lomas Verdes, Bayamon, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lower Bal, San Leandro, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marina, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Menomonee River Hills, Milwaukee, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown-San Jose, Palo Alto, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds