In Dakota there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 65.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Dakota, IL.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Dakota
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 Dakota are not shown.
Dakota Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dakota is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 65.30% of Dakota. 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 Dakota above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Dakota?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Dakota.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Dakota home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 65.30% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Dakota?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dakota you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Dakota homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.45% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 35.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dakota homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dakota, along with details on where in Dakota and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Dakota, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 65.30%, or 619 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, east, west, central, southwest, and northwest Dakota area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dakota.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dakota. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in Dakota can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Dakota download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dakota DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dakota is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Dakota DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dakota or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Dakota compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Dakota are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 65.30% in Dakota.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dakota 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
- Winneshiek, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Rock City, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cedarville, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Red Oak, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orangeville, IL: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Buena Vista, IL: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Scioto Mills, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Davis, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ridott, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Freeport, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Forest Falls, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rusk, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rush, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rover, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rotterdam Junction, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harris, MI: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Gulf Stream, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grover Hill, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Ridge, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Golden, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds