DSL Internet Providers in Tuscola County, MI with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Tuscola County there are 5 residential DSL providers covering 71.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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 Tuscola County, MI.

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Tuscola County, MI Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Tuscola County

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

21.99%

Avg. Speed:

41 Mbps

TDS | DSL

Availability:

19.79%

Avg. Speed:

63 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

17.33%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

17.33%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

14.60%

Avg. Speed:

39 Mbps

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 Tuscola County are not shown.

 

Tuscola County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Tuscola County is DSL internet available?

Tuscola County, MI map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 71.31% of Tuscola County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Tuscola County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Tuscola County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Tuscola County.

Tuscola County, MI map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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The average Tuscola County home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 1.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tuscola County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Tuscola County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Tuscola County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tuscola County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.77% of Tuscola County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 24.45% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.07%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.55%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tuscola County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tuscola County, along with details on where in Tuscola County and at what speeds.

Brightspeed DSL in Tuscola County, MI

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 21.99%, or 11,725 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, north, south, southeast, and west Tuscola County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tuscola County.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscola County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscola County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscola 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 Tuscola County customers is up to 41 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Tuscola County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 23.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 55.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Tuscola 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 average compared to other Tuscola County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Tuscola 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 4.1 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Tuscola County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 31.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 55.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS DSL in Tuscola County, MI

TDS DSL coverage

About 19.79%, or 10,554 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Tuscola County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tuscola County.

 

TDS DSL download speeds

TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscola County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscola County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscola County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Tuscola County customers is up to 63 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Tuscola County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 20.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

TDS DSL upload speeds

In Tuscola County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tuscola County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Tuscola County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.

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TDS's Tuscola County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 33.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 20.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Tuscola County, MI

AT&T DSL coverage

About 17.33%, or 9,239 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, north, south, northwest, and northeast Tuscola County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tuscola County.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscola County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscola County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscola 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 Tuscola County customers is up to 10 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Tuscola County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 99.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Tuscola 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 one of the slowest compared to other Tuscola 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 Tuscola 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.

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AT&T's Tuscola County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 99.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Tuscola County, MI

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 17.33%, or 9,239 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, north, south, northwest, and northeast Tuscola County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tuscola County.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscola County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscola County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscola 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 Tuscola County customers is up to 10 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Tuscola County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 99.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Tuscola 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 one of the slowest compared to other Tuscola 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 Tuscola 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.

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EarthLink's Tuscola County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 99.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications DSL in Tuscola County, MI

Frontier DSL coverage

About 14.60%, or 7,787 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Tuscola County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tuscola County.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscola County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscola County. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscola County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Tuscola County customers is up to 39 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Tuscola County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 12.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 11.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 62.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Tuscola County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Tuscola County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Tuscola County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.

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Frontier's Tuscola County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 12.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 11.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 13.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 62.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Tuscola County DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tuscola County or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Tuscola County compare to the rest of Michigan?

DSL internet speeds in Tuscola County are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 40 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 71.31% in Tuscola County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tuscola County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4872373.10%
4874466.32%
4876861.90%
4873350.67%
4876032.31%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
487018.29%
4874692.52%
4874193.06%
4875749.93%
4843594.23%

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