In Tuscaloosa County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 79.89% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 64 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 Tuscaloosa County, AL.
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Tuscaloosa County, AL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County are not shown.
Tuscaloosa County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tuscaloosa County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 79.89% of Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Tuscaloosa County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Tuscaloosa County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Tuscaloosa County home can get up to 64 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 33.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.63% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tuscaloosa County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Tuscaloosa County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Tuscaloosa County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tuscaloosa County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.21% of Tuscaloosa County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.17% of Tuscaloosa County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tuscaloosa County, along with details on where in Tuscaloosa County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Tuscaloosa County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 78.99%, or 179,336 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Tuscaloosa County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tuscaloosa County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscaloosa County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscaloosa County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscaloosa County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Tuscaloosa County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 42.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Tuscaloosa County 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 13 Mbps.
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- 51.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Tuscaloosa County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 78.99%, or 179,336 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Tuscaloosa County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tuscaloosa County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscaloosa County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscaloosa County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscaloosa County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Tuscaloosa County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 42.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Tuscaloosa County 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 13 Mbps.
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- 51.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tuscaloosa County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tuscaloosa County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Tuscaloosa County compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Tuscaloosa County are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 64 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 79.89% in Tuscaloosa County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tuscaloosa 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
- Pickens County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Noxubee County, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Talladega County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Heard County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Coweta County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Humphreys County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Mahoning County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Leon County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Linn County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lorain County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lubbock County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds