In the Cincinnati metro area there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 97.05% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bell | DSL

Availability:

83.53%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

7.69%

Avg. Speed:

24 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

6.17%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

2.60%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Cincinnati metro area are not shown.

 

Cincinnati Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Cincinnati metro area is DSL internet available?

Cincinnati, OH map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 97.05% of the Cincinnati metro area. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cincinnati Bell. Call one of the companies with service in the Cincinnati metro area above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in the Cincinnati metro area?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the Cincinnati metro area.

Cincinnati, OH map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Cincinnati home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Cincinnati metro area.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Cincinnati metro area, and slower in the central areas of the city.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the Cincinnati metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Cincinnati metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.03% of Cincinnati homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 25.44% 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 Cincinnati homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Cincinnati metro area, along with details on where in the Cincinnati metro area and at what speeds.

Cincinnati Bell DSL in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Bell DSL coverage

About 83.53%, or 1,741,771 people, have Cincinnati Bell DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Cincinnati Bell is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Cincinnati metro area.

 

Cincinnati Bell DSL download speeds

Cincinnati Bell is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Cincinnati Bell DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Cincinnati Bell goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cincinnati Bell customers in Cincinnati. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 48.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 30.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 20.8% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Cincinnati Bell DSL upload speeds

In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cincinnati Bell DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Cincinnati Bell is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Cincinnati Bell 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Cincinnati Bell customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.

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Cincinnati Bell's Cincinnati DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 48.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 30.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 20.8% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Cincinnati, OH

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 7.69%, or 160,338 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, and southwest Cincinnati area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati metro area.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 24 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Cincinnati. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 12.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Cincinnati DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 13.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 20.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 12.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 13.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Cincinnati, OH

AT&T DSL coverage

About 6.17%, or 128,684 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, south, southwest, northwest, and west Cincinnati area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati metro area.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area 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 Cincinnati customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Cincinnati. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 11.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 23.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 31.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 7.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In the Cincinnati metro area 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 below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.

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AT&T's Cincinnati DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 35.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 28.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 17.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Cincinnati, OH

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 2.60%, or 54,146 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, east, north, and west Cincinnati area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati metro area.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 40 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Cincinnati. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 27.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 17.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 14.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Cincinnati DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 11.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 27.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 33.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Cincinnati DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Cincinnati metro area or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in the Cincinnati metro area compare to the rest of Ohio?

DSL internet speeds in the Cincinnati metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Ohio: 937 Mbps in Ohio versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Ohio is 93.79% versus 97.05% in the Cincinnati metro area.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Cincinnati metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
99.19%
95.84%
99.90%
76.44%
99.01%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
98.45%
96.84%
99.76%
99.66%
0.00%

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