In Distant there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 175 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 Distant, PA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Distant
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 Distant are not shown.
Distant Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Distant is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of Distant. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Distant above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Distant?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Distant.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Distant home can get up to 175 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 83.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Distant.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Distant?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Distant you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Distant 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 Distant homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Distant, along with details on where in Distant and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Distant, PA

Windstream DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 389 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Distant area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Distant.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Distant. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Distant. The fastest plan anyone in Distant can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Distant customers is up to 175 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Distant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Distant DSL providers. Windstream 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 Distant is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Distant DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Distant or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Distant compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
DSL internet speeds in Distant are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 175 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Distant.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Distant 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
- Seminole, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Charles, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Bethlehem, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Bethlehem, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Deanville, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Putneyville, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Ridge, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smithland, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kellersburg, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorn, PA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Union City, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summit, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Knob Lick, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ivy, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ivory, NY: equal DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Isabella, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Irwin, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Pass, FL: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iberia, KY: equal DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hydaburg, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


