In Galveston County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 35.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 41 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 Galveston County, TX.
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Galveston County, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Galveston 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 Galveston County are not shown.
Galveston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Galveston County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 35.61% of Galveston 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 Galveston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Galveston County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Galveston County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Galveston County home can get up to 41 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 9.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Galveston County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Galveston County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Galveston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Galveston County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.20% of Galveston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.79% of the county.
- 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 Galveston County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Galveston County, along with details on where in Galveston County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Galveston County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 33.69%, or 118,160 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, south, east, west, southwest, and north Galveston County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Galveston County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston 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 Galveston County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 26.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Galveston 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 fastest compared to other Galveston 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 Galveston 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 8.4 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Galveston County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 33.69%, or 118,160 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, south, east, west, southwest, and north Galveston County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Galveston County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston 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 Galveston County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 26.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Galveston 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 fastest compared to other Galveston 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 Galveston 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 8.4 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Galveston County, TX
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.79%, or 6,269 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, and north Galveston County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galveston County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Galveston County DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Galveston County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Galveston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Galveston County compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Galveston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 41 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 35.61% in Galveston County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Galveston 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
- Brazoria County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chambers County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Waller County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Matagorda County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wharton County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Austin County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Webb County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Thurston County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alachua County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lane County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds