In Dawes County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 82.92% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 Dawes County, NE.
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Dawes County, NE Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Dawes 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 Dawes County are not shown.
Dawes County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dawes County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 82.92% of Dawes County. 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 Dawes County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Dawes County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Dawes County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Dawes County home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 80 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 70.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dawes County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Dawes County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Dawes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dawes County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.18% of Dawes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.09% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.63% of Dawes County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dawes County, along with details on where in Dawes County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Dawes County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 82.92%, or 6,799 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawes County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dawes County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dawes County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawes 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 Dawes County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Dawes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dawes 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 Dawes 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 1.6 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Dawes County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dawes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Dawes County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
DSL internet speeds in Dawes County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 17 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 82.92% in Dawes County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dawes 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
- Sheridan County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Niobrara County, WY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cherry County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Converse County, WY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Natrona County, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Keya Paha County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Madison County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mariposa County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Martinsville City, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mason County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds