In Arlington there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.55% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 79 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.
DSL Internet Service Provider in Arlington
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Arlington are not shown.
Arlington Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Arlington is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.55% of Arlington. 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 Arlington above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Arlington?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Arlington.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Arlington home can get up to 79 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 59.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Arlington.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Arlington, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Arlington?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Arlington you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.80% of Arlington homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.04% of the city.
- 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 Arlington homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Arlington, along with details on where in Arlington and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Arlington, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 97.54%, or 355,022 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Arlington.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Arlington customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 60.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Arlington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Arlington DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Arlington is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 71.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
Arlington DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Arlington or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Arlington compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Arlington are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 79 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 97.55% in Arlington.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Arlington 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Dalworthington Gardens, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pantego, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Prairie, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kennedale, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mansfield, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Hill, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hurst, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richland Hills, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Euless, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Knoxville, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Orleans, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tulsa, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wichita, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aurora, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds