In Lower West Side there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 90.89% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 90 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 Lower West Side, Chicago, IL.
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Lower West Side, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Lower West Side
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 Lower West Side are not shown.
Lower West Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lower West Side is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.89% of Lower West Side. 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 Lower West Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lower West Side?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lower West Side.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lower West Side home can get up to 90 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 69.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lower West Side.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Lower West Side, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lower West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lower West Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.28% of Lower West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.03% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Lower West Side homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lower West Side, along with details on where in Lower West Side and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 90.89%, or 20,164 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lower West Side.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Lower West Side customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lower West Side 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 19 Mbps.
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- 91.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 90.89%, or 20,164 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lower West Side.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Lower West Side customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lower West Side 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lower West Side DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lower West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lower West Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
DSL internet speeds in Lower West Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 90 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 90.89% in Lower West Side.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lower West Side 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Locks, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont Cottages, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bohemian California, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ducktown, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maplewood-Ashcreek, Portland, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Airport, Honolulu, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain View, El Monte, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds