In Sumter County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 52.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 14 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 Sumter County, AL.
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Sumter County, AL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Sumter 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 Sumter County are not shown.
Sumter County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sumter County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 52.69% of Sumter County. 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 Sumter County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Sumter County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Sumter County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Sumter County home can get up to 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 1.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sumter County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Sumter County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Sumter County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sumter County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.06% of Sumter County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.01%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 36.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 16.03% of Sumter County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sumter County, along with details on where in Sumter County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Sumter County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 47.36%, or 5,847 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sumter County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sumter County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Sumter County DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Sumter County is up to 5.0 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 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Sumter County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 47.36%, or 5,847 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sumter County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sumter County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Sumter County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Sumter County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Sumter County, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 5.33%, or 658 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Sumter County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sumter County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sumter County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 36.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 53.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sumter County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Sumter County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sumter County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sumter County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Sumter County compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Sumter County are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 14 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 52.69% in Sumter County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sumter 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
- Lauderdale County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Autauga County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Macon County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Burt County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bracken County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bradley County, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brantley County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Braxton County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Breathitt County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brewster County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Broadwater County, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brooks County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds