In Oakland County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 97.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 77 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 Oakland County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Oakland County are not shown.
Oakland County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Oakland County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.48% of Oakland County. 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 Oakland County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Oakland County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Oakland County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Oakland County home can get up to 77 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oakland County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Oakland County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Oakland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 24.44% of Oakland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 74.75% 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 Oakland County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland County, along with details on where in Oakland County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Oakland County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 92.52%, or 1,112,422 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Oakland County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland County. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Oakland County customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 62.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Oakland County 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 the fastest compared to other Oakland County DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 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 Oakland County 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 17 Mbps.
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- 73.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Oakland County, MI
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 5.87%, or 70,536 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Oakland County 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 Oakland County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland County. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Oakland County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 76.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Oakland County 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
Oakland County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Oakland County compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Oakland County are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 954 Mbps in Michigan versus 77 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 89.72% versus 97.48% in Oakland County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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
- Macomb County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lapeer County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shiawassee County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ingham County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Orange County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Travis County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds