In College Creek there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 71 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 College Creek, Ames, IA.
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College Creek, Ames, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in College Creek
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 College Creek are not shown.
College Creek Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in College Creek is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of College Creek. 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 College Creek above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in College Creek?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in College Creek.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average College Creek home can get up to 71 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 57.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in College Creek.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of College Creek, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in College Creek?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in College Creek you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of College Creek homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 College Creek homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in College Creek, along with details on where in College Creek and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in College Creek, Ames, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 3,779 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire College Creek area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of College Creek.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in College Creek. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout College Creek. The fastest plan anyone in College Creek can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for College Creek customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 57.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In College Creek 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 College Creek DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 College Creek is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.
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- 61.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
College Creek DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to College Creek or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in College Creek compare to the rest of Ames?
DSL internet speeds in College Creek are much faster versus the average speeds in Ames: 0.00 Mbps in Ames versus 71 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Ames is 0.00% versus 100.00% in College Creek.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around College Creek 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
- Crawford, Ames, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa State University, Ames, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Meredith, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union Park, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Woodcrest, Coon Rapids, MN: equal DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Royal Ridge, San Antonio, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Meadow Park, Rochester, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown West, Gary, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Barrio Campanilla, Toa Baja, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eden Isle, Horizon West, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson Ranch, Roseville, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stablewood-Valley Hi North-Houston, Cypress, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Hillside, Duluth, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Olde Providence North, Charlotte, NC: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds