In Bismarck there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 80.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 Bismarck, ND.
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Bismarck, ND Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Bismarck
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 Bismarck are not shown.
Bismarck Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bismarck is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.74% of Bismarck. 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 Bismarck above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bismarck?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bismarck.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bismarck home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 5.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.07% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bismarck.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Bismarck, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bismarck?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bismarck you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 24.28% of Bismarck homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.01% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bismarck homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bismarck, along with details on where in Bismarck and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Bismarck, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 80.74%, or 73,081 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bismarck area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bismarck.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bismarck. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bismarck. The fastest plan anyone in Bismarck can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bismarck customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Bismarck 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 the fastest compared to other Bismarck DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Bismarck is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
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- 6.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bismarck DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bismarck or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bismarck compare to the rest of North Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Bismarck are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 80.74% in Bismarck.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bismarck 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
- Lincoln, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Livona, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Menoken, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baldwin, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Huff, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Anthony, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Judson, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Rice, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Solen, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Melbourne, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Mesa, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marysville, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lynchburg, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long Beach, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McDonough, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Macon, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds