In DeSmet there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 95.66% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 15 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.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in DeSmet
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 DeSmet are not shown.
DeSmet Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in DeSmet is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.66% of DeSmet. 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 DeSmet above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in DeSmet?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in DeSmet.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average DeSmet home can get up to 15 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 5.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 83.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in DeSmet.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of DeSmet, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in DeSmet?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeSmet you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.79% of DeSmet homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of DeSmet homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in DeSmet, along with details on where in DeSmet and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in DeSmet, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 95.66%, or 1,368 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire DeSmet area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of DeSmet.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSmet. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout DeSmet. The fastest plan anyone in DeSmet can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for DeSmet customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 87.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In DeSmet 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 DeSmet DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeSmet is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
DeSmet DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to DeSmet or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in DeSmet compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in DeSmet are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 15 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 95.66% in DeSmet.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around DeSmet 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
- Erwin, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Cloverleaf Colony, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Iroquois, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bryant, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oldham, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Badger, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Helena, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Bloomington Springs, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Bessemer, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bentonville, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bartelso, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winter, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Audubon Park, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ashton, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds