In Athol there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 23.08% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 34 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 Athol, SD.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Athol
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 Athol are not shown.
Athol Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Athol is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 23.08% of Athol. 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 Athol above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Athol?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Athol.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Athol home can get up to 34 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 10.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athol.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Athol, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Athol?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athol you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.60% of Athol homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.30% of Athol homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athol, along with details on where in Athol and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Athol, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 23.08%, or 21 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Athol area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athol.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athol. The fastest plan anyone in Athol 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 Athol customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 47.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 52.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Athol 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 fastest compared to other Athol DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Athol 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 2.9 Mbps.
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- 47.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 52.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Athol DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athol or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Athol compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Athol are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 34 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 23.08% in Athol.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athol 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
- Ashton, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Redfield, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Mellette, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockham, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Miranda, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mansfield, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Frankfort, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tulare, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale Colony, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Clay, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Model, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Summer Lake, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sumatra, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Summit, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middlegate, NV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dillen, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stryker, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds