In Kent County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 84.18% of the county. 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 Kent County, MI.
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Kent County, MI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Kent 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 Kent County are not shown.
Kent County 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 Kent County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.18% of Kent 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 Kent County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Kent County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Kent County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Kent County home can get up to 70 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 44.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kent County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Kent County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Kent County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kent County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.78% of Kent County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.47% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kent County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kent County, along with details on where in Kent County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Kent County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.18%, or 553,873 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kent County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kent County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kent County. The fastest plan anyone in Kent 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 Kent County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 52.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 14 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Kent County, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 84.18%, or 553,873 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kent County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kent County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kent County. The fastest plan anyone in Kent 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 Kent County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 52.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kent County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kent County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Kent County compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Kent County are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 70 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 84.18% in Kent County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kent 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
- Ottawa County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ionia County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shiawassee County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lapeer County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Davidson County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Denver County, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Williamson County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Will County, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Utah County, UT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tulsa County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds