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EarthLink Internet Availability

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EarthLink is currently the 2nd largest internet provider in the United States, operating in 48 states or territories covering 268,204,138 people, and offering speeds over 1,000 Mbps to 33.26% of those people. EarthLink offers fixed wireless, DSL, and fiber connections, explore our comprehensive and frequently updated availability maps below.

EarthLink Availability Maps

EarthLink has internet service available to 76.09% of people in the US. Among those covered, the breakdown by service type is as follows:

  • Fiber internet for 41.43%
  • Cable for 0.00%
  • DSL for 41.64%
  • Fixed wireless for 80.11%

This map illustrates EarthLink’s internet availability across the United States. Use the buttons at the top of the map to toggle between the different types of connections including fixed wireless, DSL, and fiber.

EarthLink Internet Availability Map

For more detailed comparisons and interactive maps, visit our Internet Service Providers Near You page. Alternatively, you can search by address on our Internet Service Providers by Address page, or use the search feature at the top of this page.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

EarthLink Internet Plans & Pricing

PlanMonthly PriceTypical Download SpeedTypical Upload SpeedConnection Type
Starting At$54.953220 Mbps3206 MbpsFixed Wireless

Note: These provider-reported typical speeds reflect plan-specific expectations, while speed metrics elsewhere on our site measure maximum available performance across areas.

EarthLink Internet by State

This map highlights EarthLink coverage and speeds by state, EarthLink has the biggest presence in California, Texas, and Florida. Hover over each state to see EarthLink availability by connection type, and click on a state to see all providers in that state.

EarthLink Internet Customer Reviews

EarthLink has an overall rating of 3.29 out of 5, with a total of 14 reviews and ratings across the United States. Ratings by service type include: Fiber: 3.67, DSL: 3.20, Fixed Wireless: 2.67. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review EarthLink here.

Connection

Customer Rating

Fiber

Fiber: 3.67 of 5 stars

(6)

DSL

DSL: 3.20 of 5 stars

(5)

Fixed Wireless

Fixed Wireless: 2.67 of 5 stars

(3)

For detailed reviews, visit our EarthLink Internet Reviews page.

EarthLink’s Biggest Competitors

EarthLink frequently competes for customers with providers like T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, and Verizon. Below, we offer a side-by-side comparison of these ISPs based on key metrics such as service availability, average speeds, and customer ratings.

EarthLink vs T-Mobile Home Internet
94.74% Availability Overlap
EarthLink logoT-Mobile Home Internet logo
National Availability
76.09%85.72%
High Speed Availability
41.43% Fiber100.00% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
1,411 Mbps67 Mbps
Customer Rating
(12) (284)

Full Comparison

EarthLink vs AT&T
93.60% Availability Overlap
EarthLink logoAT&T logo
National Availability
76.09%71.22%
High Speed Availability
41.43% Fiber27.90% Fiber
Average Speed
1,411 Mbps1,274 Mbps
Customer Rating
(12) (924)

Full Comparison

EarthLink vs Verizon
74.13% Availability Overlap
EarthLink logoVerizon logo
National Availability
76.09%63.18%
High Speed Availability
41.43% Fiber20.67% Fiber
Average Speed
1,411 Mbps586 Mbps
Customer Rating
(12) (723)

Full Comparison

EarthLink competes with 1,930 other ISPs across the U.S., defined as any provider that competes in at least some part of EarthLink's service area. On average, customers within EarthLink's service area have about 4.9 alternative ISP options to choose from.

Biggest Cities with EarthLink Internet Service

EarthLink is available in 40,458 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of the largest cities with EarthLink internet service:

New York, NY
  • Availability: 93.53%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,625 Mbps
Los Angeles, CA
  • Availability: 94.20%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,484 Mbps
Chicago, IL
  • Availability: 96.73%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,124 Mbps
Dallas, TX
  • Availability: 93.66%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,867 Mbps
Houston, TX
  • Availability: 93.43%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 3,310 Mbps

Philadelphia, PA
  • Availability: 96.37%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,396 Mbps
Miami, FL
  • Availability: 97.66%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,840 Mbps
Washington, DC
  • Availability: 95.33%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,219 Mbps
Atlanta, GA
  • Availability: 95.45%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 3,394 Mbps
San Francisco, CA
  • Availability: 97.90%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 2,725 Mbps

Boston, MA
  • Availability: 91.64%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 778 Mbps
Detroit, MI
  • Availability: 95.65%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 1,645 Mbps
Phoenix, AZ
  • Availability: 82.42%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 251 Mbps
Riverside, CA
  • Availability: 80.00%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 567 Mbps
Seattle, WA
  • Availability: 89.17%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 51 Mbps

EarthLink Frequently Asked Questions

  • How fast is EarthLink Internet?

    • The fastest available speed from EarthLink is 5,000 Mbps download 5,000 Mbps upload. Speed tiers start at 10 Mbps download and 1.0 Mbps upload for cheaper service packages.
    • The average speed most people can get from EarthLink is 1,411 Mbps download and 1,382 Mbps upload.
    • Have EarthLink and want to see what speed you get? User our EarthLink Speed Test tool to find out.
    • Our visitors rate EarthLink 2.71 out of 5 for speed.
  • Is EarthLink available in my area?

  • Does EarthLink have fiber internet?

    • 41.43% of EarthLink customers can subscribe to fiber internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 3,334 Mbps and average upload speed of 3,323 Mbps.
  • Does EarthLink have cable internet?

    • EarthLink does not offer any Cable internet service.
  • Does EarthLink have DSL internet?

    • 41.64% of EarthLink customers can subscribe to DSL internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 61 Mbps and average upload speed of 12 Mbps.
  • Does EarthLink have Fixed Wireless internet?

    • 80.11% of EarthLink customers can subscribe to fixed wireless internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 45 Mbps and average upload speed of 7 Mbps.