In Rio there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 89.60% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 54 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Rio
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 Rio are not shown.
Rio 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 Rio is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.60% of Rio. 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 Rio above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rio?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rio.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rio home can get up to 54 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 39.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.56% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rio.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Rio, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rio?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rio you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.20% of Rio homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.93%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rio homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rio, along with details on where in Rio and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Rio, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 89.60%, or 362 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio 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 Rio customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Rio, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 89.60%, or 362 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio 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 Rio customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rio DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rio or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rio compare to the rest of Louisiana?
DSL internet speeds in Rio are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 54 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 89.60% in Rio.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rio 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
- Lees Creek, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bogalusa, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henleyfield, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Plainview, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cybur, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Isabel, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Varnado, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carriere, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mc Neill, MS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Milnesville, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Lincoln, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Edmeston, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Snowflake, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Snow Hollow Lake, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smyrna, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sliders, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sikes, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shiloh, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shady Hills, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds