In the San Francisco area there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 84.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 95 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 San Francisco, CA.
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San Francisco, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in San Francisco
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 the San Francisco area are not shown.
San Francisco Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the San Francisco area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.30% of the San Francisco area. 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 the San Francisco area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in the San Francisco area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the San Francisco area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average San Francisco home can get up to 95 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the San Francisco area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the San Francisco area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the San Francisco area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the San Francisco area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.99% of San Francisco homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.90% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of San Francisco homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the San Francisco area, along with details on where in the San Francisco area and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in San Francisco, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 84.05%, or 3,991,620 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Francisco area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the San Francisco area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco area 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 San Francisco customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 51.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the San Francisco area 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 San Francisco DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 the San Francisco area 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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- 62.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in San Francisco, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.05%, or 3,991,620 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Francisco area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the San Francisco area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco area 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 San Francisco customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 51.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the San Francisco area 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 San Francisco DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 the San Francisco area 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.
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- 62.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL in San Francisco, CA
Sail Internet DSL coverage
About 1.40%, or 66,601 people, have Sail Internet DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, north, central, and east San Francisco area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco area.
Sail Internet DSL download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Sail Internet DSL is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco area can order from Sail Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco customers is up to 885 Mbps.
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- 85.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL upload speeds
In the San Francisco area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sail Internet DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other San Francisco DSL providers. Sail Internet offers 3 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 the San Francisco area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Sail Internet customers can get speeds up to 870 Mbps.
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- 85.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL in San Francisco, CA
Astound Broadband DSL coverage
About 1.06%, or 50,575 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, central, southeast, and southwest San Francisco area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco area.
Astound Broadband DSL download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL upload speeds
In the San Francisco area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco area is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
San Francisco DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the San Francisco area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in the San Francisco area compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in the San Francisco area are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 95 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 84.30% in the San Francisco area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the San Francisco area 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
- Daly City, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brisbane, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colma, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South San Francisco, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sausalito, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belvedere, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tiburon, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Bruno, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pacifica, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Washington, DC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Miami, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Boston, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds