In Nueces County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 55.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 59 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 Nueces County, TX.
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Nueces County, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Nueces 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 Nueces County are not shown.
Nueces County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nueces County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 55.86% of Nueces County. 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 Nueces County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Nueces County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Nueces County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Nueces County home can get up to 59 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county 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, 16.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nueces County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Nueces County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Nueces County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nueces County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.82% of Nueces County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.26% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.02% of Nueces County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nueces County, along with details on where in Nueces County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Nueces County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 53.57%, or 189,194 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nueces County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nueces County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nueces County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Nueces County 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 Nueces County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Nueces County 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 12 Mbps.
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- 49.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Nueces County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 53.57%, or 189,194 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nueces County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nueces County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nueces County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Nueces County 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 Nueces County DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Nueces County 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 12 Mbps.
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- 49.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Nueces County, TX
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.46%, or 5,153 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Nueces County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nueces County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces 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 Nueces County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nueces 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 Nueces 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nueces County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nueces County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Nueces County compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Nueces County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 59 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 55.86% in Nueces County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nueces 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
- San Patricio County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aransas County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jim Wells County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Refugio County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bee County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Live Oak County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Albany County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- York County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yakima County, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weld County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Webb County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds