In South End there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 38.31% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 88 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 South End, Tacoma, WA.
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South End, Tacoma, WA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in South End
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 South End are not shown.
South End Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South End is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 38.31% of South End. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in South End above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in South End?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in South End.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average South End home can get up to 88 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 6.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South End.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of South End, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in South End?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South End you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.59% of South End homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.41% of the neighborhood.
- 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 South End homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South End, along with details on where in South End and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in South End, Tacoma, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 38.31%, or 17,039 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South End area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South End.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South End. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout South End. The fastest plan anyone in South End can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South End customers is up to 88 Mbps.
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- 15.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In South End download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South End DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South End is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
South End DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South End or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in South End compare to the rest of Tacoma?
DSL internet speeds in South End are much faster versus the average speeds in Tacoma: 0.00 Mbps in Tacoma versus 88 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Tacoma is 0.00% versus 38.31% in South End.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South End 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Tacoma, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West End, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbrook, Lakewood, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wrigley, Long Beach, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Town, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Omaha, Omaha, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Valley Oak, Stockton, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- University City, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Allapattah, Miami, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Briargate, Colorado Springs, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds