In Russell County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 64.46% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 42 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 Russell County, AL.
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Russell County, AL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Russell 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 Russell County are not shown.
Russell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Russell County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 64.46% of Russell 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 Russell County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Russell County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Russell County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Russell County home can get up to 42 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 16.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Russell County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Russell County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Russell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Russell County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.16% of Russell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.47% 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 1.01% of Russell County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Russell County, along with details on where in Russell County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Russell County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 64.46%, or 38,151 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Russell 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 Russell County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Russell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Russell County. The fastest plan anyone in Russell 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 Russell County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 26.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 28.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Russell County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 64.46%, or 38,151 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Russell 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 Russell County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Russell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Russell County. The fastest plan anyone in Russell 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 Russell County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 26.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 28.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Russell County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Russell County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Russell County compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Russell County are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 42 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 64.46% in Russell County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Russell 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
- Muscogee County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chattahoochee County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Macon County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Peach County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Winona County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkes County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carbon County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Earth County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Blount County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belknap County, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds