In South Side there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 76.16% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 48 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 Side, Columbus, OH.
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South Side, Columbus, OH Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in South Side
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 Side are not shown.
South Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Side is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.16% of South Side. 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 South Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in South Side?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in South Side.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average South Side home can get up to 48 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 15.72% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.62% 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 Side.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of South Side, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in South Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.01% of South Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.80% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of South Side homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Side, along with details on where in South Side and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in South Side, Columbus, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 76.16%, or 11,314 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Side area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Side.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Side. The fastest plan anyone in South Side can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Side customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In South Side 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 South Side DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Side 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 9.9 Mbps.
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- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in South Side, Columbus, OH
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 76.16%, or 11,314 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Side.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Side. The fastest plan anyone in South Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Side customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In South Side 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 South Side DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Side 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 9.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
South Side DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in South Side compare to the rest of Columbus?
DSL internet speeds in South Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Columbus: 0.00 Mbps in Columbus versus 48 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Columbus is 0.00% versus 76.16% in South Side.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Side 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
- Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Near Southside, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southside Columbus, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tri-South, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Near East, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Berwick, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Far South, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklinton, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest, Columbus, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Koolauloa, Laie, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tuttle West, Dublin, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Victory Hills, Kansas City, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Airline, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, St. Paul, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds