In Houston County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 92.18% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 33 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 County, TN.
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Houston County, TN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Houston 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 Houston County are not shown.
Houston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houston County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.18% of Houston County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TEC. Call one of the companies with service in Houston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Houston County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Houston County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Houston County home can get up to 33 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which 50.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 32.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houston County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Houston County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Houston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houston County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.42% of Houston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Houston County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houston County, along with details on where in Houston County and at what speeds.
TEC DSL in Houston County, TN
TEC DSL coverage
About 92.18%, or 7,635 people, have TEC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Houston County area. TEC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Houston County.
TEC DSL download speeds
TEC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TEC DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from TEC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Houston County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
TEC DSL upload speeds
In Houston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TEC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TEC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston County DSL providers. TEC offers 3 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 Houston County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TEC customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Houston County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Houston County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
DSL internet speeds in Houston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 33 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 92.18% in Houston County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houston 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
- Stewart County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cheatham County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Robertson County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Weakley County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilson County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Obion County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trousdale County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smith County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- LaSalle Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kingman County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsbury County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kinney County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kiowa County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kiowa County, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kit Carson County, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kittson County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Knott County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds