In Riley County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 64.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 69 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 Riley County, KS.
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Riley County, KS Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Riley 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 Riley County are not shown.
Riley County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Riley County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 64.22% of Riley 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 Riley County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Riley County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Riley County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Riley County home can get up to 69 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 28.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riley County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Riley County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Riley County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riley County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.09% of Riley County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.78% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 18.48% of Riley County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riley County, along with details on where in Riley County and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Riley County, KS
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 64.22%, or 46,213 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, south, southeast, northeast, and north Riley 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 Riley County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riley County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Riley County. The fastest plan anyone in Riley 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 Riley County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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 14 Mbps.
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- 59.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Riley County, KS
AT&T DSL coverage
About 64.22%, or 46,213 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, south, southeast, northeast, and north Riley 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 Riley County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riley County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Riley County. The fastest plan anyone in Riley 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 Riley County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Riley County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riley County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Riley County compare to the rest of Kansas?
DSL internet speeds in Riley County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 69 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 64.22% in Riley County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riley 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
- Geary County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pottawatomie County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shawnee County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leavenworth County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wyandotte County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Platte County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wagoner County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chaves County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chelan County, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cheshire County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clallam County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clearfield County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cole County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Creek County, OK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds