DSL Internet Providers in 50598, IA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In 50598 there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 83.91% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 54 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.

This page contains all DSL internet providers in 50598, IA.

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DSL Internet Service Providers in 50598

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

83.91%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Northwest Communications | DSL

Availability:

56.44%

Avg. Speed:

75 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 50598 are not shown.

 

50598 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.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 50598 is DSL internet available?

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DSL is available in 83.91% of 50598. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Northwest Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 50598 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in 50598?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 50598.

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The average 50598 home can get up to 54 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 75 Mbps, which 56.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50598.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 50598, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 50598?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50598 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.01% of 50598 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 90.56%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50598 homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50598, along with details on where in 50598 and at what speeds.

Centurylink DSL in 50598, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 83.91%, or 782 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50598 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50598.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50598. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50598. The fastest plan anyone in 50598 can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 50598 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 50598. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In 50598 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 50598 DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50598 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Centurylink's 50598 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Northwest Communications DSL in 50598, IA

Northwest Communications DSL coverage

About 56.44%, or 526 people, have Northwest Communications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, and north 50598 area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 50598.

 

Northwest Communications DSL download speeds

Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50598. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Northwest Communications DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50598. The fastest plan anyone in 50598 can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, and all 50598 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications customers in 50598. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications DSL upload speeds

In 50598 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50598 DSL providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50598 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Northwest Communications's 50598 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

50598 DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50598 or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in 50598 compare to the rest of Iowa?

DSL internet speeds in 50598 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 54 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 83.91% in 50598.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50598 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5052857.53%
5051191.67%
505708.72%
505222.55%
5053690.15%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5051918.45%
5056274.63%
505600.55%
5058180.38%
5055869.44%

What does DSL internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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