In Sterling County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 43.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 Sterling County, TX.
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Sterling County, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Sterling 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 Sterling County are not shown.
Sterling County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sterling County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 43.51% of Sterling County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Sterling County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Sterling County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Sterling County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling County home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 90 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 34.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sterling County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Sterling County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Sterling County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 93.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.78% of Sterling County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling County, along with details on where in Sterling County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Sterling County, TX
Frontier DSL coverage
About 43.51%, or 597 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Sterling County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sterling County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling County can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sterling County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Sterling County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling County DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Sterling County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sterling County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Sterling County compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Sterling County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 17 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 43.51% in Sterling County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Coke County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Runnels County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ector County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coleman County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winkler County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Comanche County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Loving County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bosque County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tripp County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Claiborne County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, ID: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Toole County, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Traill County, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Traverse County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trimble County, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cimarron County, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds