In Benton County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 78.94% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 73 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 Benton County, MN.
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Benton County, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Benton 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 Benton County are not shown.
Benton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Benton County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 78.94% of Benton 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 Benton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Benton County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Benton County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Benton County home can get up to 73 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 200 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, 20.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Benton County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Benton County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Benton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benton County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.07% of Benton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.53% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.86%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Benton County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benton County, along with details on where in Benton County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Benton County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 78.09%, or 32,311 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benton County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Benton County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 14.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 31.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Benton County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Benton County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 8.8 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Benton County, MN
Fidium DSL coverage
About 1.45%, or 602 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, and south Benton County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benton County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Benton County DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Benton County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Benton County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Benton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 73 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 78.94% in Benton County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benton 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
- Stearns County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mille Lacs County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pope County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Traverse County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roberts County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Price County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oneida County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Taos County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Bow County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Siskiyou County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Curry County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Mary Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds