In Chariton there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 95.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 89 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 Chariton, IA.
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Chariton, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Chariton
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 Chariton are not shown.
Chariton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Chariton is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.87% of Chariton. 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 Chariton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Chariton?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Chariton.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Chariton home can get up to 89 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 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, 36.51% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chariton.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Chariton, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Chariton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chariton you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 54.91% of Chariton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.76% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.33%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Chariton homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chariton, along with details on where in Chariton and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Chariton, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 95.87%, or 4,824 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chariton area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chariton.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chariton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Chariton. The fastest plan anyone in Chariton can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chariton customers is up to 89 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Chariton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chariton DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 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 Chariton is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.4% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Chariton DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chariton or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Chariton compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Chariton are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 89 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 95.87% in Chariton.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chariton 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
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- Newbern, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norwood, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lacona, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Melrose, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- Colquitt, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus Grove, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Columbus, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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