In 51249 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 1.89% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 51249, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 51249
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 51249 are not shown.
51249 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 51249 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 1.89% of 51249. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in 51249 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 51249?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 51249.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 51249 home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 45 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, 1.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 51249.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 51249, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 51249?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 51249 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.21% of 51249 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 51249 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 51249, along with details on where in 51249 and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in 51249, IA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.46%, or 52 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast 51249 area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 51249.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51249. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 51249. The fastest plan anyone in 51249 can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 51249 customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 26.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In 51249 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 51249 DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 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 51249 is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 26.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
51249 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 51249 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 51249 compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in 51249 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 17 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 1.89% in 51249.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 51249 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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- 51246, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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