In Tensas Parish there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 41.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Tensas Parish, LA.
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Tensas Parish, LA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Tensas Parish
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 Tensas Parish are not shown.
Tensas Parish Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tensas Parish is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 41.45% of Tensas Parish. 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 Tensas Parish above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Tensas Parish?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Tensas Parish.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Tensas Parish home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 10 Mbps, which 41.45% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Tensas Parish?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tensas Parish you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.40% of Tensas Parish homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 38.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.49% of Tensas Parish homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tensas Parish, along with details on where in Tensas Parish and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Tensas Parish, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 41.45%, or 1,719 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, central, south, southeast, and north Tensas Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tensas Parish.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Tensas Parish 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 fastest compared to other Tensas Parish DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Tensas Parish, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 41.45%, or 1,719 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, central, south, southeast, and north Tensas Parish area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tensas Parish.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Tensas Parish 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 fastest compared to other Tensas Parish DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tensas Parish DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tensas Parish or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Tensas Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
DSL internet speeds in Tensas Parish are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 41.45% in Tensas Parish.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tensas Parish 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
- Claiborne County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Copiah County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winn Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Simpson County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Smith County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Red River Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wichita County, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alpine County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Noble County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Niobrara County, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nicholas County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Norton County, KS: less DSL coverage, similar speeds