In Ada County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 91.27% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 93 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 Ada County, ID.
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Ada County, ID Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ada County
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 Ada County are not shown.
Ada County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ada County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 91.27% of Ada County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Ada County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ada County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ada County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ada County home can get up to 93 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 27.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ada County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ada County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ada County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ada County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.75% of Ada County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.58% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ada County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ada County, along with details on where in Ada County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Ada County, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 91.14%, or 451,124 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ada County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ada County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ada County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Ada County. The fastest plan anyone in Ada County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ada County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 30.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ada County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ada County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 8 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ada County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ada County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ada County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ada County compare to the rest of Idaho?
DSL internet speeds in Ada County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 93 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 91.27% in Ada County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ada County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Canyon County, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harney County, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Butte County, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Teton County, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hot Springs County, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Custer County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mellette County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Monterey County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tulare County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washoe County, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Placer County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Solano County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charleston County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds