In 56601 there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 87.81% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 51 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 56601, MN.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in 56601
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 56601 are not shown.
56601 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 56601 is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.81% of 56601. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Paul Bunyan Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 56601 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 56601?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 56601.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 56601 home can get up to 51 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 80 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, 4.81% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 56601.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 56601, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 56601?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 56601 you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.60% of 56601 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 70.09% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.07% of 56601 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 56601, along with details on where in 56601 and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in 56601, MN

Centurylink DSL coverage
About 74.48%, or 25,896 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 56601 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 56601.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56601. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout 56601. The fastest plan anyone in 56601 can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 56601 customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 39.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 44.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In 56601 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 56601 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 56601 is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications DSL in 56601, MN

Paul Bunyan Communications DSL coverage
About 64.45%, or 22,407 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 56601 area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 56601.
Paul Bunyan Communications DSL download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56601. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 56601. The fastest plan anyone in 56601 can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all 56601 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications DSL upload speeds
In 56601 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Paul Bunyan Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Paul Bunyan Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 56601 DSL providers. Paul Bunyan Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 56601 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
56601 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 56601 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 56601 compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in 56601 are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 51 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 87.81% in 56601.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 56601 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
- 56687, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 56678, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- 56676, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 56663, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 56626, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 56651, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 56636, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 56557, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 56516, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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