In Cottonwood County there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 88.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 24 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 Cottonwood County, MN.
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Cottonwood County, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Cottonwood County
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 Cottonwood County are not shown.
Cottonwood County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cottonwood County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 88.99% of Cottonwood County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Cottonwood County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cottonwood County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cottonwood County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cottonwood County home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 2.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 66.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cottonwood County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cottonwood County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cottonwood County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cottonwood County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.47% of Cottonwood County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cottonwood County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cottonwood County, along with details on where in Cottonwood County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Cottonwood County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 65.34%, or 7,525 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northwest, southeast, west, north, southwest, central, and east Cottonwood County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cottonwood County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cottonwood County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Cottonwood County. The fastest plan anyone in Cottonwood County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cottonwood County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Cottonwood County 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 average compared to other Cottonwood County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cottonwood County 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 1.5 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Cottonwood County, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 22.71%, or 2,615 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and central Cottonwood County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cottonwood County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cottonwood County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Cottonwood County. The fastest plan anyone in Cottonwood County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cottonwood County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Cottonwood County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cottonwood County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cottonwood County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nuvera Communication DSL in Cottonwood County, MN
Nuvera Communication DSL coverage
About 1.37%, or 158 people, have Nuvera Communication DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Cottonwood County area. Nuvera Communication is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cottonwood County.
Nuvera Communication DSL download speeds
Nuvera Communication is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cottonwood County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Nuvera Communication DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cottonwood County. The fastest plan anyone in Cottonwood County can order from Nuvera Communication goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cottonwood County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 53.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nuvera Communication DSL upload speeds
In Cottonwood County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nuvera Communication DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Nuvera Communication is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Cottonwood County DSL providers. Nuvera Communication offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cottonwood County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nuvera Communication customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Cottonwood County, MN
Fidium DSL coverage
About 1.08%, or 124 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, and southeast Cottonwood County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cottonwood County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cottonwood County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cottonwood County. The fastest plan anyone in Cottonwood County can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Cottonwood County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Cottonwood County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cottonwood County DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cottonwood County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cottonwood County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cottonwood County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cottonwood County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Cottonwood County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 24 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 88.99% in Cottonwood County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cottonwood County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
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- Steele County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Henderson County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haywood County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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