In Cedar Falls there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 85.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Cedar Falls, IA.
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Cedar Falls, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Cedar 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 Cedar Falls are not shown.
Cedar Falls Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cedar Falls is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.62% of Cedar Falls. 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 Cedar Falls above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cedar Falls?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cedar Falls.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cedar Falls home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 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, 72.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cedar Falls.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Cedar Falls, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cedar Falls?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cedar Falls you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.84% of Cedar Falls 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 5.16% of Cedar Falls homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cedar Falls, along with details on where in Cedar Falls and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Cedar Falls, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 85.44%, or 35,638 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cedar Falls area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cedar Falls.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cedar Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Cedar Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Cedar Falls can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cedar Falls customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 5.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Cedar Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls 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 3.6 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cedar Falls DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cedar Falls or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cedar Falls compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Cedar Falls are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 85.62% in Cedar Falls.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cedar 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
- North Cedar, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Waterloo, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orange, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Evansdale, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Janesville, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Zaneta, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dike, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Hartford, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elk Run Heights, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Raeford, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gillette, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haines City, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hallandale Beach, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hicksville, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Los Gatos, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Parkersburg, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Perrysburg, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds