In Uptown there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 99.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 80 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL.
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Uptown, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Uptown
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 Uptown are not shown.
Uptown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Uptown is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.90% of Uptown. 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 Uptown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Uptown?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Uptown.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Uptown home can get up to 80 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 73.85% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Uptown.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Uptown, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Uptown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Uptown you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.39% of Uptown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.58% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Uptown homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Uptown, along with details on where in Uptown and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Uptown, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 99.90%, or 39,926 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Uptown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Uptown.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Uptown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Uptown. The fastest plan anyone in Uptown can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Uptown customers is up to 80 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Uptown 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 fastest compared to other Uptown DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Uptown 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Uptown, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 99.90%, or 39,926 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Uptown area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Uptown.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Uptown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Uptown. The fastest plan anyone in Uptown can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Uptown customers is up to 80 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Uptown 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 fastest compared to other Uptown DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Uptown 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Uptown DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Uptown or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Uptown compare to the rest of Chicago?
DSL internet speeds in Uptown are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 80 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 99.90% in Uptown.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Uptown 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Asia on Argyle, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Grove, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Ravenswood, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyler, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Andersonville, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Center, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewater, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- North Lawndale, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North San Jose, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Side, Mount Vernon, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Torrance, Torrance, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Valleys, Reno, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Western Hills Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northside, Fort Worth, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West University, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Town, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds