In Brainard there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 74.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 139 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 Brainard, NE.
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Brainard, NE Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Brainard
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 Brainard are not shown.
Brainard Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Brainard is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 74.85% of Brainard. 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 Brainard above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Brainard?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Brainard.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Brainard home can get up to 139 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 37.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.59% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brainard.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Brainard, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Brainard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brainard you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.60% of Brainard homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 37.92%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 60.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Brainard homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brainard, along with details on where in Brainard and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Brainard, NE
Windstream DSL coverage
About 74.85%, or 375 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brainard area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brainard.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainard. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Brainard. The fastest plan anyone in Brainard 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 Brainard customers is up to 139 Mbps.
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- 50.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Brainard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brainard DSL providers. Windstream 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 Brainard 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 41 Mbps.
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- 73.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brainard DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brainard or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Brainard compare to the rest of Nebraska?
DSL internet speeds in Brainard are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 139 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 74.85% in Brainard.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brainard 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
- Loma, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dwight, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bruno, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garrison, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- David City, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Valparaiso, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bee, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Abie, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ulysses, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Willow Hill, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Peyton, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Poplar Springs, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Winter Harbor, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cluster Springs, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ranier, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds