In Des Moines County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 80.12% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 56 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 Des Moines County, IA.
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Des Moines County, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Des Moines 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 Des Moines County are not shown.
Des Moines County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Des Moines County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.12% of Des Moines 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 Des Moines County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Des Moines County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Des Moines County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Des Moines County home can get up to 56 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 1.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 29.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Des Moines County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Des Moines County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Des Moines County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Des Moines County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.96% of Des Moines County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.75% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.07%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.02% of Des Moines County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Des Moines County, along with details on where in Des Moines County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Des Moines County, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 79.21%, or 30,819 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Des Moines County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Des Moines County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Des Moines 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 the fastest compared to other Des Moines County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 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 Des Moines County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Des Moines County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Des Moines County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Des Moines County compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Des Moines County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 56 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 80.12% in Des Moines County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Des Moines 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
- Henderson County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Van Buren County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Davis County, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Peoria County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Appanoose County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodford County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jefferson County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Noble County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Laclede County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kittitas County, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kendall County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kandiyohi County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Juana Diaz Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Davis Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds