In San Diego County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 93.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 83 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 San Diego County

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

93.56%

Avg. Speed:

83 Mbps

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

 

San Diego County 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 San Diego County is DSL internet available?

San Diego County, CA map of DSL internet availability

DSL Internet Availability Key

0%
50%
100%

 

DSL is available in 93.57% of San Diego 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 San Diego County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in San Diego County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in San Diego County.

San Diego County, CA map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

DSL Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
50 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average San Diego County home can get up to 83 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 San Diego County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of San Diego County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in San Diego County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in San Diego County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.44% of San Diego County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 71.34% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.48%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.22% of San Diego County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

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

AT&T DSL in San Diego County, CA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 93.56%, or 2,896,062 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Diego 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 San Diego County.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego 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 San Diego County customers is up to 83 Mbps.

Show all download speeds

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

  • 69.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In San Diego 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 above average compared to other San Diego County DSL providers. AT&T offers 11 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 San Diego 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.

Show all upload speeds

AT&T's San Diego County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 78.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

 

San Diego County DSL by Area

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

How does DSL internet in San Diego County compare to the rest of California?

DSL internet speeds in San Diego County are slower versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 83 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in California is 95.44% versus 93.57% in San Diego County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

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

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
99.50%
99.72%
95.15%
96.81%
99.86%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
99.38%
92.97%
80.05%
99.95%
0.00%

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

Counties with Similar Populations