In Hillsborough County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 92.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6.8 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 Hillsborough County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hillsborough County are not shown.
Hillsborough County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Hillsborough County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.51% of Hillsborough County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Hillsborough County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hillsborough County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hillsborough County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough County home can get up to 6.8 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 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, 3.92% 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 Hillsborough County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Hillsborough County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.06% of Hillsborough County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.53% of the county.
- 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 Hillsborough County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough County, along with details on where in Hillsborough County and at what speeds.
Earthlink DSL in Hillsborough County, FL
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 92.50%, or 1,137,006 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hillsborough County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillsborough County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from Earthlink goes up to 12 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hillsborough County customers is up to 6.8 Mbps.
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- 23.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 0.89 Mbps.
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- 83.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
Hillsborough County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hillsborough County compare to the rest of Florida?
DSL internet speeds in Hillsborough County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 6.8 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 92.51% in Hillsborough County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Pinellas County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hernando County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hardee County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Citrus County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Nassau County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds