In Central Boulder there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 87.12% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 51 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 Central Boulder, Boulder, CO.
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Central Boulder, Boulder, CO Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Central Boulder
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 Central Boulder are not shown.
Central Boulder Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Central Boulder is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.12% of Central Boulder. 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 Central Boulder above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Central Boulder?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Central Boulder.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Central Boulder home can get up to 51 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 3.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 41.34% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Boulder.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Central Boulder, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Central Boulder?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Boulder you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.03% of Central Boulder homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.44% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Central Boulder homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Boulder, along with details on where in Central Boulder and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Central Boulder, Boulder, CO
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 87.12%, or 17,568 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Boulder area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Boulder.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Boulder. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Central Boulder. The fastest plan anyone in Central Boulder can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Boulder customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 47.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Central Boulder 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 fastest compared to other Central Boulder DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Boulder 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 5.7 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 47.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Central Boulder DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Boulder or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Central Boulder compare to the rest of Boulder?
DSL internet speeds in Central Boulder are much faster versus the average speeds in Boulder: 0.00 Mbps in Boulder versus 51 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Boulder is 0.00% versus 87.12% in Central Boulder.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Boulder 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Colorado University, Boulder, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Village, Boulder, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crossroads, Boulder, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Boulder, Boulder, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Palo Park, Boulder, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Boulder, Boulder, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Boulder, Boulder, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut Grove, Broomfield, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brandywine, Broomfield, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Canyon Crest, Riverside, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest, Columbus, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fair Haven, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Southwest, San Antonio, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sheep Mountain, Las Vegas, NV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Loop, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Los Neitos, West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds