In Bena there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 41 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 Bena, MN.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Bena
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 Bena are not shown.
Bena Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bena is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.53% of Bena. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Arvig. Call one of the companies with service in Bena above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bena?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bena.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bena home can get up to 41 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 20.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 32.23% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bena.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bena, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bena?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bena you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.66% of Bena homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 78.39%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.95%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bena homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bena, along with details on where in Bena and at what speeds.
Arvig DSL in Bena, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 98.53%, or 269 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, south, southeast, north, and west Bena area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bena.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bena. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Bena. The fastest plan anyone in Bena can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bena customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 20.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Bena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bena DSL providers. Arvig 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 Bena is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bena DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bena or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bena compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Bena are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 41 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 98.53% in Bena.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bena 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
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- Hicks, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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