In Albert Lea there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 94.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 12 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 Albert Lea, MN.
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Albert Lea, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Albert Lea
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 Albert Lea are not shown.
Albert Lea Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Albert Lea is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.54% of Albert Lea. 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 Albert Lea above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Albert Lea?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Albert Lea.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Albert Lea home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 1.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 88.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Albert Lea.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Albert Lea, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Albert Lea?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albert Lea you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.53% of Albert Lea homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Albert Lea homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albert Lea, along with details on where in Albert Lea and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Albert Lea, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 94.54%, or 18,584 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albert Lea area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albert Lea.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albert Lea. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Albert Lea. The fastest plan anyone in Albert Lea can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albert Lea customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 93.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albert Lea is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 93.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Albert Lea DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albert Lea or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Albert Lea compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Albert Lea are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 12 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 94.54% in Albert Lea.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albert Lea 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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