In Oakland there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 96.85% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 77 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 Oakland, Chicago, IL.
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Oakland, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Oakland
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 Oakland are not shown.
Oakland Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Oakland is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.85% of Oakland. 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 Oakland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Oakland?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Oakland.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Oakland home can get up to 77 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 54.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oakland.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Oakland, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.06% 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 Oakland homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland, along with details on where in Oakland and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Oakland, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.85%, or 6,585 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, east, southeast, central, west, south, and north Oakland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 77 Mbps.
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- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Oakland 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Oakland, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 96.85%, or 6,585 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, east, southeast, central, west, south, and north Oakland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 77 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Oakland 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Oakland DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Oakland compare to the rest of Chicago?
DSL internet speeds in Oakland are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 77 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 96.85% in Oakland.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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
- Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bronzeville, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kenwood, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Canaryville, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde Park, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Park, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Near South Side, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- The Bush, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton, Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Park, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Frederica, Orlando, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long Meadow Farms, Richmond, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northside, Fort Wayne, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Side, West Palm Beach, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest Hills, Portland, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds