In Oak Ridge there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 98.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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 Oak Ridge, AL.
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Oak Ridge, AL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge are not shown.
Oak Ridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Oak Ridge is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.83% of Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Oak Ridge?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Oak Ridge.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Oak Ridge home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 23.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oak Ridge.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Oak Ridge, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Oak Ridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oak Ridge you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Oak Ridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 Oak Ridge homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oak Ridge, along with details on where in Oak Ridge and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Oak Ridge, AL

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 98.83%, or 508 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Ridge area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oak Ridge.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Ridge. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Ridge. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Ridge can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oak Ridge customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 40.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oak Ridge 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 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 40.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Oak Ridge, AL

AT&T DSL coverage
About 98.83%, or 508 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Ridge area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oak Ridge.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Ridge. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Ridge. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Ridge can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oak Ridge customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 40.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oak Ridge 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 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 40.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Oak Ridge DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oak Ridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Oak Ridge compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Oak Ridge are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 40 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 98.83% in Oak Ridge.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oak Ridge 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Hartselle, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Massey, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tanner Heights, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Danville, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Penn, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Priceville, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gum Spring, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Falkville, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trinity, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Prewitt, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Brunswick, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Richmond, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Stuyahok, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ocheltree, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Old Brazoria, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Preston, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nevins, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Princeton, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prior, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


