In Central there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 67.98% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 97 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, Minneapolis, MN.
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Central, Minneapolis, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Central
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 are not shown.
Central Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Central is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 67.98% of Central. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Central?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Central.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Central home can get up to 97 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 3.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Central, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.36% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Central homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 67.98%, or 6,126 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central 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 customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Central 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 Central DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 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 13 Mbps.
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- 2.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Central DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Central compare to the rest of Minneapolis?
DSL internet speeds in Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Minneapolis: 0.00 Mbps in Minneapolis versus 97 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Minneapolis is 0.00% versus 67.98% in Central.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central 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
- Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lyndale, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips West, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown Phillips, Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whittier, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Phillips, Minneapolis, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Corcoran, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Otter Creek Crystal, Little Rock, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roseville, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belgravia Terrace, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Baseline, Little Rock, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Snail, Sunnyvale, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sandpointe, Santa Ana, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roosevelt-San Francisco, Redwood City, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mustang-Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mesa Hills, El Paso, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Merriman Valley, Akron, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds