In Northwest Austin there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 96.03% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 88 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 Northwest Austin, Austin, TX.
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Northwest Austin, Austin, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Northwest Austin
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 Northwest Austin are not shown.
Northwest Austin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northwest Austin is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.03% of Northwest Austin. 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 Northwest Austin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Northwest Austin?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Northwest Austin.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest Austin home can get up to 88 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 69.07% 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 Northwest Austin.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Northwest Austin, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Northwest Austin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest Austin you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 81.95% of Northwest Austin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.68% 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 Northwest Austin homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest Austin, along with details on where in Northwest Austin and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.03%, or 24,728 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, northwest, north, central, west, east, and southwest Northwest Austin area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest Austin.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Austin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin customers is up to 88 Mbps.
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- 71.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin 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 18 Mbps.
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- 84.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 96.03%, or 24,728 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, northwest, north, central, west, east, and southwest Northwest Austin area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest Austin.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Austin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Northwest Austin DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest Austin or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Northwest Austin compare to the rest of Austin?
DSL internet speeds in Northwest Austin are much faster versus the average speeds in Austin: 0.00 Mbps in Austin versus 88 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Austin is 0.00% versus 96.03% in Northwest Austin.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest Austin 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
- Milwood, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fern Bluff, Brushy Creek, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Burnet, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mesa Forest, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Shoal Creek, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Austin, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wooten, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Allandale, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Lamar, Austin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crestview, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Capitol Hill, Denver, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Portar Ranch, Northridge, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ramona, Riverside, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Five Points, Denver, CO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shadow Creek Ranch, Pearland, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, St. Paul, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pocket, Sacramento, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds