In the Milwaukee area there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 91.32% of the city. 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 Milwaukee, WI.
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Milwaukee, WI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee area are not shown.
Milwaukee Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Milwaukee area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 91.32% of the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in the Milwaukee area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the Milwaukee area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Milwaukee home can get up to 70 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.62% 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 Milwaukee area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Milwaukee area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the Milwaukee area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Milwaukee area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.68% of Milwaukee homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Milwaukee homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Milwaukee area, along with details on where in the Milwaukee area and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Milwaukee, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.55%, or 1,362,975 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 15 Mbps.
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- 62.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Milwaukee, WI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 86.55%, or 1,362,975 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 15 Mbps.
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- 62.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Milwaukee DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Milwaukee area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in the Milwaukee area compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in the Milwaukee area are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 70 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 91.32% in the Milwaukee area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Milwaukee 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
- West Milwaukee, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wauwatosa, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shorewood, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Allis, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whitefish Bay, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elm Grove, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Butler, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francis, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma City, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds