In Bowstring there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 25.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 21 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 Bowstring, MN.
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Bowstring, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Bowstring
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 Bowstring are not shown.
Bowstring Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bowstring is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 25.19% of Bowstring. 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 Bowstring above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bowstring?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bowstring.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bowstring home can get up to 21 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 6.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.51% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bowstring.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Bowstring, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bowstring?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bowstring you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.66% of Bowstring homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Bowstring homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bowstring, along with details on where in Bowstring and at what speeds.
Johnson Telephone Company DSL in Bowstring, MN
Johnson Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 18.51%, or 97 people, have Johnson Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, east, and south Bowstring area. Johnson Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bowstring.
Johnson Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Johnson Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowstring. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Johnson Telephone Company DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowstring. The fastest plan anyone in Bowstring can order from Johnson Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bowstring customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Johnson Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Bowstring download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Johnson Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Johnson Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bowstring DSL providers. Johnson Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowstring is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Bowstring, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 6.68%, or 35 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Bowstring area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bowstring.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowstring. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowstring. The fastest plan anyone in Bowstring can order from Arvig goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Bowstring customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Bowstring 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 Bowstring DSL providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowstring is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Bowstring DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bowstring or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bowstring compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Bowstring are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 21 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 25.19% in Bowstring.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bowstring 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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