In Ames there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 105 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 Ames, NY.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Ames
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 Ames are not shown.
Ames Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ames is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of Ames. 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 Ames above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ames?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ames.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ames home can get up to 105 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 58.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 41.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 90 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ames.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ames?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ames you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ames homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 Ames homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ames, along with details on where in Ames and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Ames, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 51 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ames area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Ames.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 90 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 105 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 41.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ames DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 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 Ames is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 41.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Ames DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ames or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ames compare to the rest of New York?
DSL internet speeds in Ames are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 105 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Ames.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ames 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
- Mapletown, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Buel, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Canajoharie, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Browns Hollow, NY: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hessville, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Palatine Bridge, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nelliston, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McKinley, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Plain, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sprakers, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Matinicus, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McNary, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trementina, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tionesta, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stony River, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stewarts Point, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sil Murk, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kenton, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kokadjo, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds