In Houston there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 98.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 70 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 Houston, AL.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Houston
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 Houston are not shown.
Houston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houston is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.09% of Houston. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Houston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Houston?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Houston.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Houston home can get up to 70 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 15.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houston.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Houston, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Houston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houston you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.71% of Houston 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 Houston homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houston, along with details on where in Houston and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Houston, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 94.27%, or 988 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, north, northeast, southeast, west, and east Houston area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Houston.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 8.3 Mbps.
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- 77.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Houston, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 41.51%, or 435 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, and east Houston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Houston.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 70.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Houston 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 average compared to other Houston DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 5.0 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 70.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Houston, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 41.51%, or 435 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, and east Houston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Houston.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 70.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Houston 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 average compared to other Houston DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Houston, AL
TDS DSL coverage
About 13.45%, or 141 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Houston area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houston.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from TDS goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 28.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Houston DSL providers. TDS offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 28.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Houston DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houston or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Houston compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Houston are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 70 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 98.09% in Houston.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houston 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
- Moreland, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Addison, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Arley, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Delmar, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Double Springs, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Inmanfield, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Georgia, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Poplar Springs, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grayson, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trade, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Annawan, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Zoe, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Zephyr, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woosung, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Willeyton, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wiley Ford, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilbur Park, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whitstran, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- White Lake, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Danville, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds