In Florida there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 92.23% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 52 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 Florida

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

52.29%

Avg. Speed:

67 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

19.67%

Avg. Speed:

8.1 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

18.87%

Avg. Speed:

52 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

1.16%

Avg. Speed:

139 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Florida are not shown.

 

Florida 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 Florida is DSL internet available?

Florida map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 92.23% of Florida. 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 Florida above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Florida?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Florida.

Florida map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Florida home can get up to 52 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 1,000 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 Florida.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Florida, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Florida?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Florida you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.80% of Florida homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 71.48% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.71%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.25%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Florida homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

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

AT&T DSL in Florida

AT&T DSL coverage

About 52.29%, or 9,831,551 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Florida area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Florida.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Florida. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout Florida. The fastest plan anyone in Florida can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Florida customers is up to 67 Mbps.

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

  • 51.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 10.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 10.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Florida 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 Florida DSL providers. AT&T offers 12 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Florida 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 14 Mbps.

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

  • 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 10.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 12.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Florida

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 19.67%, or 3,698,117 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, northwest, and east Florida area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Florida.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Florida. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Florida. The fastest plan anyone in Florida can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Florida customers is up to 8.1 Mbps.

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

  • 0.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 35.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 46.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Florida 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 Florida DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Florida 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 0.91 Mbps.

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

  • 0.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 85.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Florida

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 18.87%, or 3,547,644 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, central, northwest, north, east, southeast, west, and northeast Florida area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Florida.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Florida. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 25 different maximum speeds throughout Florida. The fastest plan anyone in Florida can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Florida customers is up to 52 Mbps.

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

  • 7.9% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 16.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Florida 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 Florida DSL providers. Centurylink offers 20 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Florida is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.

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

  • 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 7.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 26.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 15.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Florida

Windstream DSL coverage

About 1.16%, or 218,514 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, west, and northeast Florida area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Florida.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Florida. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is above average. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Florida. The fastest plan anyone in Florida can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Florida customers is up to 139 Mbps.

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

  • 9.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 38.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 26.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Florida download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Florida DSL providers. Windstream offers 16 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Florida is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 132 Mbps.

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Windstream's Florida DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 8.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 37.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 23.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Florida DSL by Area

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

How does DSL internet in Florida compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Florida are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 52 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 92.23% in Florida.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

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

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
65.07%
78.32%
99.96%
99.93%
97.55%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
97.15%
59.59%
92.96%
96.65%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

States with Similar Populations

  • New York: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Texas: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Pennsylvania: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Ohio: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Georgia: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • North Carolina: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Michigan: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • New Jersey: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Virginia: less DSL coverage, slower speeds