In Howard there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 84.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 51 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 Howard, PA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Howard
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 Howard are not shown.
Howard 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 Howard is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.75% of Howard. 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 Howard above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Howard?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Howard.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Howard home can get up to 51 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 29.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Howard, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Howard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.85% of Howard homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.94% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.66%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Howard homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard, along with details on where in Howard and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Howard, PA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 84.75%, or 3,528 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, north, central, northeast, northwest, west, and southwest Howard area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Howard. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 34.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Howard 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 5.1 Mbps.
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- 42.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Howard DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Howard compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
DSL internet speeds in Howard are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 51 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 84.75% in Howard.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
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- Madisonburg, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Linwood, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Kamas, UT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glasgow, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Thomas, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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