In Rockwall County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 91.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 61 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 Rockwall County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rockwall County are not shown.
Rockwall County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Rockwall County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 91.76% of Rockwall 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 Rockwall County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rockwall County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rockwall County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rockwall County home can get up to 61 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 35.75% 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 Rockwall County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Rockwall County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rockwall County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rockwall County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.48% of Rockwall County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 70.31% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.08%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rockwall County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rockwall County, along with details on where in Rockwall County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Rockwall County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 82.11%, or 64,322 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockwall County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rockwall County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockwall County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Rockwall County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockwall 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 Rockwall County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 43.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Rockwall 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 Rockwall County DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 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 Rockwall 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 13 Mbps.
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- 55.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Rockwall County, TX
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 8.75%, or 6,854 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Rockwall 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 Rockwall County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockwall County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rockwall County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockwall County can order from Earthlink goes up to 6.0 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockwall County customers is up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Rockwall County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rockwall 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 Rockwall 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 0.52 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
PEOPLES DSL in Rockwall County, TX
PEOPLES DSL coverage
About 6.43%, or 5,036 people, have PEOPLES DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, south, southeast, and southwest Rockwall County area. PEOPLES is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rockwall County.
PEOPLES DSL download speeds
PEOPLES is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockwall County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PEOPLES DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockwall County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockwall County can order from PEOPLES goes up to 80 Mbps, and all Rockwall County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
PEOPLES DSL upload speeds
In Rockwall County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for PEOPLES DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PEOPLES is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rockwall County DSL providers. PEOPLES offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockwall County is up to 8.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
Rockwall County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rockwall County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rockwall County compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Rockwall County are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 61 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 91.76% in Rockwall County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rockwall 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
- Collin County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kaufman County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hunt County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rains County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Denton County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Van Zandt County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fannin County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Limestone County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Burleigh County, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orangeburg County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockdale County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Walton County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bowie County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ozaukee County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds