In the McAllen area there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 50.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 McAllen, TX.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in McAllen
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 the McAllen area are not shown.
McAllen Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the McAllen area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 50.73% of the McAllen area. 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 the McAllen area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in the McAllen area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the McAllen area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average McAllen home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 7.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 36.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the McAllen area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the McAllen area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the McAllen area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the McAllen area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.33% of McAllen homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.45% 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 McAllen homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the McAllen area, along with details on where in the McAllen area and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in McAllen, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 50.65%, or 441,013 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the McAllen area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for McAllen customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 13.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the McAllen area 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 McAllen DSL providers. EarthLink 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 the McAllen area 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 18.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in McAllen, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 50.65%, or 441,013 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the McAllen area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for McAllen customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 13.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the McAllen area 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 McAllen DSL providers. AT&T 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 the McAllen area 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 18.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
McAllen DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the McAllen area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in the McAllen area compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in the McAllen area are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 50.73% in the McAllen area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the McAllen area 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
- Palmhurst, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lopezville, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pharr, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alton, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Edinburg, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mission, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madero, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Granjeno, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alamo, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- El Paso, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Allentown, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oxnard, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Albany, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bakersfield, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds