In Desert Center there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 44.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 90 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 Desert Center, CA.
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Desert Center, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Desert Center
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 Desert Center are not shown.
Desert Center 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 Desert Center is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 44.74% of Desert Center. 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 Desert Center above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Desert Center?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Desert Center.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Desert Center home can get up to 90 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which 44.74% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Desert Center?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Desert Center you live. In general, satellite competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Desert Center homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 50.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 50.00% of Desert Center homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Desert Center, along with details on where in Desert Center and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Desert Center, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 44.74%, or 17 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Desert Center area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Desert Center.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Desert Center. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Desert Center. The fastest plan anyone in Desert Center can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, and all Desert Center customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Desert Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Desert Center DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Desert Center is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Desert Center DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Desert Center or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Desert Center compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Desert Center are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 90 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 44.74% in Desert Center.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Desert Center 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
- Lake Tamarisk, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indio, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Wells, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Desert, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sky Valley, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Thousand Palms, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho Mirage, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Desert Edge, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cathedral City, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garnet, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kirklands Crossroads, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Reforma, TX: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Farrington, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kokadjo, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Errol, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawkeye, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kitchen, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Erhard, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wardell, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Commerce, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds