In Brooklyn there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 99.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 14 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 Providers 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
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Brooklyn is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.65% 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 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.0 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 southeast 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 5.55% of Brooklyn homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.50% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.92%.
- 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, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.65%, or 2,495,929 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 the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 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 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 59.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 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 slowest 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 0.96 Mbps.
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- 82.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
Xchange Telecom DSL in Brooklyn, NY
Xchange Telecom DSL coverage
About 6.12%, or 153,270 people, have Xchange Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brooklyn.
Xchange Telecom DSL download speeds
Xchange Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Xchange Telecom DSL is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Brooklyn download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Xchange Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Xchange Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brooklyn DSL providers. Xchange Telecom offers 2 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 45 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Xchange Telecom customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 2.0 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 New York?
DSL internet speeds in Brooklyn are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 14 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 99.65% 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
- Ridgewood, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New York Metro, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Howard Beach, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodhaven, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maspeth, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ozone Park, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Village, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Breezy Point, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sunnyside, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long Island City, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orlando Metro, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio Metro, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Portland Metro, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte Metro, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis Metro, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsburgh Metro, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento Metro, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds