In Galena there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 8.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 14 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 Galena
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 Galena are not shown.
Galena Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Galena is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 8.91% of Galena. 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 Galena above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Galena?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Galena.
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The average Galena home can get up to 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 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, 8.45% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Galena.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Galena, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Galena?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Galena you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.89% of Galena homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Galena homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Galena, along with details on where in Galena and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Galena, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 8.45%, or 368 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southwest, south, east, southeast, and west Galena area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galena.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galena. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galena. The fastest plan anyone in Galena can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Galena customers can get this speed.
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AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Galena 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 Galena DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galena is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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EarthLink DSL in Galena, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 8.45%, or 368 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southwest, south, east, southeast, and west Galena area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galena.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galena. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galena. The fastest plan anyone in Galena can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Galena customers can get this speed.
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EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Galena 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 Galena DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galena is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Galena DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Galena or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Galena compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Galena are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 14 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 8.91% in Galena.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Galena 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
- Menominee, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Bellevue, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Dubuque, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Benton, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Louisburg, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- La Motte, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cuba City, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Auburn, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Pioneer, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bamberg, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bakersville, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Parsons, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Paris, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Auburn, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ovilla, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds