In Alexandria there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 94.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 38 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 Alexandria, MN.
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Alexandria, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Alexandria
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 Alexandria are not shown.
Alexandria Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alexandria is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.95% of Alexandria. 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 Alexandria above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Alexandria?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Alexandria.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Alexandria home can get up to 38 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 14.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alexandria.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Alexandria, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Alexandria?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alexandria you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.83% of Alexandria homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.54% 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 Alexandria homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alexandria, along with details on where in Alexandria and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Alexandria, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 93.93%, or 22,499 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 15.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Alexandria 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 below average compared to other Alexandria DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Alexandria 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 25.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL in Alexandria, MN
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL coverage
About 1.54%, or 369 people, have Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Alexandria area. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alexandria.
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL download speeds
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Alexandria customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alexandria DSL providers. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Alexandria DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alexandria or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Alexandria compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Alexandria are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 38 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 94.95% in Alexandria.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alexandria 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
- Garfield, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forada, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carlos, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes City, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Osakis, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Miltona, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brandon, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Leaf Valley, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Farwell, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Harrisburg, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Taylorsville, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Elgin, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Avon Park, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Helena, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Abingdon, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- La Grange, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Burlington, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain House, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds