In Brooklyn there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 12 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 Brooklyn
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Brooklyn are not shown.
Brooklyn Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Brooklyn is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.09% of Brooklyn. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Brooklyn above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Brooklyn?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Brooklyn.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Brooklyn home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 15 Mbps, which 63.03% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brooklyn.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Brooklyn, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Brooklyn?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brooklyn you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Brooklyn homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.11% 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 Brooklyn homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brooklyn, along with details on where in Brooklyn and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Brooklyn, MD
Verizon DSL coverage
About 98.09%, or 18,897 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brooklyn.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 64.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Brooklyn download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brooklyn DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Brooklyn is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.94 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
Brooklyn DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brooklyn or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Brooklyn compare to the rest of Maryland?
DSL internet speeds in Brooklyn are slower versus the average speeds in Maryland: 983 Mbps in Maryland versus 12 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maryland is 96.02% versus 98.09% in Brooklyn.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brooklyn 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
- Brooklyn Park, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Highlands, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lansdowne, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Linthicum, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ferndale, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Curtis Bay, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Linthicum Heights, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Arbutus, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Willow Grove, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- London, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairland, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorne, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia City, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mayfield Heights, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lillington, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Louisburg, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Avenel, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds