In Barnes County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 63.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 14 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 Barnes County, ND.
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Barnes County, ND Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Barnes County
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 Barnes County are not shown.
Barnes County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Barnes County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 63.00% of Barnes County. 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 Barnes County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Barnes County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Barnes County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Barnes County home can get up to 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 1.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 57.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barnes County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Barnes County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Barnes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barnes County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.96% of Barnes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.62% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.42% of Barnes County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barnes County, along with details on where in Barnes County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Barnes County, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 63.00%, or 6,837 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, northeast, north, and northwest Barnes County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Barnes County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Barnes County. The fastest plan anyone in Barnes County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barnes County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 91.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Barnes County 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 Barnes County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barnes County 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 91.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Barnes County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barnes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Barnes County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Barnes County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 14 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 63.00% in Barnes County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barnes County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Stutsman County, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Norman County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mahnomen County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Becker County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Otter Tail County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Burleigh County, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marengo County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crockett County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Long County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lowndes County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mackinac County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds