In Austin there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 99.23% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 Austin, MN.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Austin
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 Austin are not shown.
Austin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Austin is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.23% of Austin. 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 Austin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Austin?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Austin.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Austin home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 81.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Austin.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Austin, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Austin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Austin you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.45% of Austin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.95% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Austin homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Austin, along with details on where in Austin and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Austin, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 99.11%, or 26,955 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Austin area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Austin.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Austin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Austin can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Austin customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Austin 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 average compared to other Austin 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 Austin 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 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Austin DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Austin or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Austin compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Austin are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 17 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 99.23% in Austin.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Austin 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
- Mapleview, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Austin Acres, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nicolville, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Moscow, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lansing, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brownsdale, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rose Creek, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mayville, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Corning, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- London, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Natchez, MS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hermiston, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton, MS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Benicia, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nazareth, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Temescal Valley, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Balch Springs, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Faribault, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Patterson, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Menasha, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds