In Stanford there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 9.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 31 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 Stanford, CA.
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Stanford, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Stanford
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 Stanford are not shown.
Stanford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stanford is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 9.75% of Stanford. 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 Stanford above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Stanford?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Stanford.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Stanford home can get up to 31 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 75 Mbps, which 3.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stanford.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Stanford, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Stanford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stanford you live. In general, satellite competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.35% of Stanford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.13% 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 89.52% of Stanford homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stanford, along with details on where in Stanford and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Stanford, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 9.75%, or 2,040 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stanford.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from AT&T goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Stanford customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Stanford 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 Stanford DSL providers. AT&T 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 Stanford 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Stanford, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 9.75%, or 2,040 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stanford.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from EarthLink goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Stanford customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Stanford 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 Stanford DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Stanford 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Stanford DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stanford or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Stanford compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Stanford are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 74 Mbps in California versus 31 Mbps in the city. The state has far less DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 69.21% versus 9.75% in Stanford.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stanford 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
- Palo Alto, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Menlo Park, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Atherton, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Palo Alto, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Portola Valley, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Los Altos Hills, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Fair Oaks, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodside, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Los Altos, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Weaverville, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Broomall, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brunswick, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Camden, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Campbellsville, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Canton, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Canyon Lake, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cedartown, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chalmette, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds