In Big Falls there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 83.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 Big Falls, MN.
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Big Falls, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Big Falls
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 Big Falls are not shown.
Big Falls Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Big Falls is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.74% of Big Falls. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Big Falls above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Big Falls?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Big Falls.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Big Falls home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which 7.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Falls.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Big Falls, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Big Falls?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Falls you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.68% of Big Falls homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.91% of Big Falls homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Falls, along with details on where in Big Falls and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Big Falls, MN

Frontier DSL coverage
About 83.74%, or 170 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Falls area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Big Falls.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Big Falls can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Falls customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 8.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 91.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Big Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Falls DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 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 Big Falls is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 91.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Big Falls DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Falls or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Big Falls compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Big Falls are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 17 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 83.74% in Big Falls.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Falls 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
- Grand Falls, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Littlefork, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Loman, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wildwood, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pelland, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Effie, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manitou, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ericsburg, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wirt, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northome, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Reidsburg, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee Bluffs, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Foster Creek, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mission Ridge, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cibola, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wamsutter, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Metz, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Flintstone, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Thatcher, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Flagg, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds


