In 50849 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 85.66% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 96 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 50849, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 50849
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 50849 are not shown.
50849 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 50849 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.66% of 50849. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in 50849 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 50849?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 50849.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 50849 home can get up to 96 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 200 Mbps, which 10.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50849.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 50849, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 50849?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50849 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.55% of 50849 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.37% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50849 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50849, along with details on where in 50849 and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in 50849, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 85.05%, or 2,366 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50849 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 50849.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50849. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout 50849. The fastest plan anyone in 50849 can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50849 customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In 50849 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50849 DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50849 is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
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- 21.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
50849 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50849 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 50849 compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in 50849 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 96 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 85.66% in 50849.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50849 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 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.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 50020, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 50072, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 50273, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 50222, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 50022, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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