In Benton there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 63.24% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 96 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, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Benton
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 are not shown.
Benton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Benton is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 63.24% of Benton. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Benton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Benton?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Benton.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Benton home can get up to 96 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 22.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.00% 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.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Benton, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Benton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benton you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Benton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.88%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 94.12%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Benton homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benton, along with details on where in Benton and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Benton, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 63.24%, or 86 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, southeast, southwest, northeast, and west Benton area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benton.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Benton. The fastest plan anyone in Benton 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 Benton customers is up to 96 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Benton 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 fastest compared to other Benton DSL providers. Windstream 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 Benton is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Benton DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benton or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Benton compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Benton are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 96 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 63.24% in Benton.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benton 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
- Maloy, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Delphos, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Ayr, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Diagonal, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Redding, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clearfield, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blockton, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Irena, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tingley, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Conway, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- Rocky Branch, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long Branch, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Locum, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waldenburg, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lobelia, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sagerton, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Van Wert, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shafter, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shell Lake, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds