In Bayfield County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 44.98% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 49 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 Bayfield County, WI.
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Bayfield County, WI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Bayfield 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 Bayfield County are not shown.
Bayfield County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bayfield County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 44.98% of Bayfield County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Bayfield County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bayfield County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bayfield County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bayfield County home can get up to 49 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 7.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bayfield County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Bayfield County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bayfield County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bayfield County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.12% of Bayfield County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.31% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bayfield County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bayfield County, along with details on where in Bayfield County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Bayfield County, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 44.98%, or 7,296 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, and southwest Bayfield County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bayfield County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bayfield County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bayfield County. The fastest plan anyone in Bayfield County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bayfield County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Bayfield County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bayfield County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Bayfield County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
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- 41.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bayfield County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bayfield County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bayfield County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Bayfield County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 49 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 44.98% in Bayfield County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bayfield 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
- Ashland County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iron County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gogebic County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carlton County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ontonagon County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pine County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aitkin County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Baraga County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Nicholas County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montezuma County, CO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, UT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mountrail County, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Noble County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds