In Near Northwest there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 83.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 82 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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Near Northwest, Houston, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Near Northwest
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 Near Northwest are not shown.
Near Northwest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Near Northwest is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.90% of Near Northwest. 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 Near Northwest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Near Northwest?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Near Northwest.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Near Northwest home can get up to 82 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 56.71% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.92% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Near Northwest.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Near Northwest, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Near Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near Northwest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.50% of Near Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.19% 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 Near Northwest homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Near Northwest, along with details on where in Near Northwest and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 83.90%, or 45,525 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near Northwest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Near Northwest.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near Northwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Near Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest 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 17 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Near Northwest, Houston, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 83.90%, or 45,525 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near Northwest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Near Northwest.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near Northwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Near Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest 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 17 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Near Northwest DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Near Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Near Northwest compare to the rest of Houston?
DSL internet speeds in Near Northwest are much faster versus the average speeds in Houston: 0.00 Mbps in Houston versus 82 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Houston is 0.00% versus 83.90% in Near Northwest.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Near Northwest 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
- Greater Inwood, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks-Northwest Crossing, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Acres Home, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Forest-Garden Oaks, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Branch, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northside Northline, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Milroy Farms, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Airline, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harvest Bend, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Valley Oak, Stockton, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Estrella, Phoenix, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Far Northwest, Fort Worth, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Flagami, Miami, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gateway-Green Valley Ranch, Denver, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lone Mountain, Las Vegas, NV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- university, Orlando, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds