In Baxter there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 86.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 95 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 Baxter, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Baxter
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 Baxter are not shown.
Baxter Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Baxter is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.07% of Baxter. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Partner Communications Cooperative. Call one of the companies with service in Baxter above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Baxter?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Baxter.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Baxter home can get up to 95 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 1.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.28% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Baxter.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Baxter, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Baxter?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Baxter you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.76% of Baxter homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 83.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Baxter homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Baxter, along with details on where in Baxter and at what speeds.
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL in Baxter, IA

Partner Communications Cooperative DSL coverage
About 76.91%, or 1,259 people, have Partner Communications Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, northeast, southeast, southwest, and east Baxter area. Partner Communications Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Baxter.
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL download speeds
Partner Communications Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Baxter. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Partner Communications Cooperative DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Baxter. The fastest plan anyone in Baxter can order from Partner Communications Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Baxter customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Baxter download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Partner Communications Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Partner Communications Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Baxter DSL providers. Partner Communications Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Baxter is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Baxter, IA

Windstream DSL coverage
About 9.77%, or 160 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and southwest Baxter area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Baxter.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Baxter. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Baxter. The fastest plan anyone in Baxter can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Baxter customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 13.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Baxter download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Baxter DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 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 Baxter is up to 69 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 6.3% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Baxter DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Baxter or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Baxter compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Baxter are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 95 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 86.07% in Baxter.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Baxter 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
- Ira, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Mingo, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Melbourne, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lambs Grove, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Collins, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Van Cleve, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Green Castle, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Berkshire, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oldfield, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Grove, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Point Reyes Station, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brookport, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rainbow Valley, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Duck Hill, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Wakefield, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Greely, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Guys Mills, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


