In Badger there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 22.29% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 11 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 Badger, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Badger
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 Badger are not shown.
Badger Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Badger is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 22.29% of Badger. 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 Badger above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Badger?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Badger.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Badger home can get up to 11 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 45 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, 21.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Badger.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Badger, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Badger?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Badger you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.08% of Badger homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Badger homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Badger, along with details on where in Badger and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Badger, IA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 21.24%, or 243 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Badger area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Badger.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Badger. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Badger. The fastest plan anyone in Badger can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Badger customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 3.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Badger download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Badger 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 Badger is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 3.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Badger, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 1.05%, or 12 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Badger area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Badger.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Badger. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Badger. The fastest plan anyone in Badger can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Badger customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Badger 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 slowest compared to other Badger DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Badger is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Badger DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Badger or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Badger compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Badger are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 11 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 22.29% in Badger.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Badger 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
- Fort Dodge, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vincent, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tara, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dakota City, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Thor, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pioneer, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Barnum, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Duncombe, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Otho, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stonewall, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Offerman, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Paron, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elwood, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rowesville, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brussels, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bronte, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Upton, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds