In Sumter County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 70.64% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 11 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, GA.
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Sumter County, GA 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 70.64% 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 11 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which 3.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 67.42% 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 southeast parts of Sumter County, and slower in the central 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, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.66% of Sumter County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% 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, GA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 63.16%, or 18,704 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 a majority of Sumter County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average 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, GA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 63.16%, or 18,704 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 a majority of Sumter County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average 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
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL in Sumter County, GA
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 7.53%, or 2,230 people, have Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, northwest, and east Sumter County area. Citizens Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sumter County.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Citizens Telephone Cooperative 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 16 Mbps.
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- 40.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sumter County DSL providers. Citizens Telephone Cooperative 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Citizens Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.0% 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 Georgia?
DSL internet speeds in Sumter County are much faster versus the average speeds in Georgia: 0.00 Mbps in Georgia versus 11 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Georgia is 0.00% versus 70.64% 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
- Webster County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dooly County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crisp County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stewart County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilcox County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Telfair County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeler County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bullock County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Toombs County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Stone County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Texas County, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wabasha County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Butts County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bureau County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Steuben County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds