In Midtown there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 86.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 67 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.
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Midtown, Houston, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Midtown
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 Midtown are not shown.
Midtown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Midtown is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.00% of Midtown. 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 Midtown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Midtown?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Midtown.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Midtown home can get up to 67 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 41.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.77% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Midtown.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Midtown, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Midtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Midtown you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.25% of Midtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.68% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.56% of Midtown homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Midtown, along with details on where in Midtown and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Midtown, Houston, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 86.00%, or 11,653 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Midtown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Midtown.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Midtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Midtown. The fastest plan anyone in Midtown 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 Midtown customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Midtown 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 Midtown 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 Midtown 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.
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- 58.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Midtown, Houston, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.00%, or 11,653 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Midtown area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Midtown.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Midtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Midtown. The fastest plan anyone in Midtown 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 Midtown customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Midtown 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 Midtown 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 Midtown 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midtown DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Midtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Midtown compare to the rest of Houston?
DSL internet speeds in Midtown are much faster versus the average speeds in Houston: 0.00 Mbps in Houston versus 67 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Houston is 0.00% versus 86.00% in Midtown.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Midtown 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
- Fourth Ward, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rice, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- River Oaks, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Medical, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Heights, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Pleasant Valley, Vancouver, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest Spokane, Spokane, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Okolona, Louisville, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old North End, Burlington, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orchards Area, Orchards, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Original Daly City, Daly City, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Palolo, Honolulu, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds