In Orange County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 71.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 75 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 Orange County, CA.
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Orange County, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Orange 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 Orange County are not shown.
Orange County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Orange County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 71.22% of Orange 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 Orange County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Orange County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Orange County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Orange County home can get up to 75 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 940 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, 11.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Orange County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Orange County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Orange County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Orange County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.49% of Orange County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.82% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.06% of Orange County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Orange County, along with details on where in Orange County and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Orange County, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 68.89%, or 2,195,492 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Orange County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange 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 Orange County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 59.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Orange 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 below average compared to other Orange 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 Orange 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 16 Mbps.
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- 70.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Orange County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 68.89%, or 2,195,492 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Orange County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange 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 Orange County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 59.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Orange 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 below average compared to other Orange 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 Orange 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 16 Mbps.
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- 70.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Orange County, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.50%, or 79,536 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, southeast, south, north, and east Orange 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 Orange County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange 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 Orange County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Orange County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Orange County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Orange County compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Orange County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 75 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 71.22% in Orange County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Orange 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
- Riverside County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gila County, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cochran County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crosby County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- King County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Archer County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Montague County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cooke County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grayson County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Maricopa County, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dane County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kern County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Denver County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds