In Portland there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 73.16% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Portland, MI.
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Portland, MI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Portland
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 Portland are not shown.
Portland 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 Portland is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.16% of Portland. 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 Portland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Portland?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Portland.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Portland home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 30 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, 71.07% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Portland.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Portland, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Portland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Portland you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.06% of Portland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.88% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Portland homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Portland, along with details on where in Portland and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Portland, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 70.27%, or 7,083 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Portland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Portland.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Portland customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Portland 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 average compared to other Portland DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Portland is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Portland, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 70.27%, or 7,083 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Portland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Portland.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Portland customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Portland 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 average compared to other Portland DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Portland is up to 5.0 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 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Portland, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.52%, or 153 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Portland 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 Portland.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Portland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Portland DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portland is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Portland, MI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 1.27%, or 128 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Portland area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Portland.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Portland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Portland DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portland is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Portland DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Portland or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Portland compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Portland are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 73.16% in Portland.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Portland 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
- Lyons, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Westphalia, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Sebewa, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mulliken, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sunfield, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Little Venice, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pewamo, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smyrna, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wacousta, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cross Lanes, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clyde, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clyde, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coarsegold, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cochran, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coffeyville, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colbert, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- College Place, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Collegedale, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Columbiana, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds