In Canton there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 98.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 33 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Canton
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 Canton are not shown.
Canton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Canton is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.74% of Canton. 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 Canton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Canton?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Canton.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Canton home can get up to 33 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Canton.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Canton, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Canton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Canton you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.70% of Canton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.84% 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 Canton homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Canton, along with details on where in Canton and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Canton, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.24%, or 3,967 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Canton area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Canton.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Canton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Canton. The fastest plan anyone in Canton 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 Canton customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 23.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 38.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Canton 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 Canton DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Canton is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 38.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bluepeak DSL in Canton, SD
Bluepeak DSL coverage
About 3.74%, or 154 people, have Bluepeak DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southwest Canton area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Canton.
Bluepeak DSL download speeds
Bluepeak is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Canton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Bluepeak DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Canton. The fastest plan anyone in Canton can order from Bluepeak goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Canton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bluepeak DSL upload speeds
In Canton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bluepeak DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Bluepeak is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Canton DSL providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Canton is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Canton DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Canton or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Canton compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Canton are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 33 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 98.74% in Canton.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Canton 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
- Fairview, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Inwood, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Worthing, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Moe, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harrisburg, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Larchwood, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norway Center, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lennox, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tea, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Battle Mountain, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Burbank, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Canton, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rembert, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Attica, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Port Barre, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nescopeck, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Jackson, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middletown, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds