In Washoe County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 79.87% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 59 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 Washoe County, NV.
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Washoe County, NV Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Washoe 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 Washoe County are not shown.
Washoe County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Washoe County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 79.87% of Washoe 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 Washoe County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Washoe County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Washoe County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Washoe County home can get up to 59 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 31.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washoe County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Washoe County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Washoe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washoe County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.70% of Washoe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 49.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Washoe County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washoe County, along with details on where in Washoe County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Washoe County, NV
AT&T DSL coverage
About 79.53%, or 386,922 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washoe 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 Washoe County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washoe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Washoe County. The fastest plan anyone in Washoe 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 Washoe County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 39.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 12 Mbps.
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- 49.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Washoe County, NV
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 79.53%, or 386,922 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washoe County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washoe County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washoe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Washoe County. The fastest plan anyone in Washoe 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 Washoe County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 39.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 12 Mbps.
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- 49.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Washoe County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washoe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Washoe County compare to the rest of Nevada?
DSL internet speeds in Washoe County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nevada: 0.00 Mbps in Nevada versus 59 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Nevada is 0.00% versus 79.87% in Washoe County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washoe 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
- Sierra County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Churchill County, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Butte County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glenn County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carbon County, UT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, CO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle County, CO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summit County, CO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arapahoe County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Manatee County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds