In Northeast Tacoma there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.44% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 124 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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Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Northeast Tacoma
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 Northeast Tacoma are not shown.
Northeast Tacoma Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northeast Tacoma is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.44% of Northeast Tacoma. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Northeast Tacoma above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Northeast Tacoma?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Northeast Tacoma.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Northeast Tacoma home can get up to 124 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 68.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Northeast Tacoma.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Northeast Tacoma, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Northeast Tacoma?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northeast Tacoma you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.32% of Northeast Tacoma homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.58% 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 Northeast Tacoma homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northeast Tacoma, along with details on where in Northeast Tacoma and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.44%, or 19,398 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northeast Tacoma area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northeast Tacoma.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northeast Tacoma. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Northeast Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in Northeast Tacoma can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northeast Tacoma customers is up to 124 Mbps.
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- 71.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Northeast Tacoma download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northeast Tacoma DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Northeast Tacoma is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Northeast Tacoma DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northeast Tacoma or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Northeast Tacoma compare to the rest of Tacoma?
DSL internet speeds in Northeast Tacoma are much faster versus the average speeds in Tacoma: 0.00 Mbps in Tacoma versus 124 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Tacoma is 0.00% versus 96.44% in Northeast Tacoma.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northeast Tacoma 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
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North End, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West End, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Zenith, Des Moines, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bario Logan, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belair, Augusta, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Canyon Crest, Riverside, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sheep Mountain, Las Vegas, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Park Hill, Denver, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Queen Anne, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds