In Monroe County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 84.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 37 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 Monroe County, AL.
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Monroe County, AL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Monroe 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 Monroe County are not shown.
Monroe County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Monroe County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.19% of Monroe County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Monroe County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Monroe County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Monroe County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Monroe County home can get up to 37 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 13.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Monroe County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Monroe County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Monroe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monroe County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Monroe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.62% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 15.56%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.83%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.99% of Monroe County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Monroe County, along with details on where in Monroe County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Monroe County, AL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 82.55%, or 16,322 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Monroe County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Monroe County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monroe County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 16.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monroe County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Monroe County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 16.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Monroe County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 1.64%, or 324 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Monroe County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Monroe County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Monroe County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 1.64%, or 324 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Monroe County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Monroe County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Monroe County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Monroe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Monroe County compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Monroe County are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 37 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 84.19% in Monroe County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Monroe 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
- Conecuh County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dale County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forrest County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson Davis County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Early County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hardee County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gogebic County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gonzales County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Goochland County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grady County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grainger County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grayson County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grimes County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glenn County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds