In Dorchester there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 84 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 Dorchester, WI.
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Dorchester, WI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Dorchester
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 Dorchester are not shown.
Dorchester 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 Dorchester is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of Dorchester. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Dorchester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Dorchester?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Dorchester.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Dorchester home can get up to 84 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 73.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dorchester.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Dorchester, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Dorchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dorchester you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.68% of Dorchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.74% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 49.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dorchester homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dorchester, along with details on where in Dorchester and at what speeds.
TDS DSL in Dorchester, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 99.53%, or 1,893 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dorchester area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 73.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Dorchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dorchester DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Dorchester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 55.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Dorchester, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 5.78%, or 110 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Dorchester area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dorchester.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 8.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Dorchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dorchester DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 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 Dorchester is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 8.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Dorchester DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dorchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Dorchester compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Dorchester are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 84 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Dorchester.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dorchester 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
- Abbotsford, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stetsonville, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Curtiss, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colby, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Little Black, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Milan, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Medford, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Owen, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Longwood, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Corinth, WI: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Avoca, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- White Plains, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Liberty, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Three Rivers, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sunfield, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Starks, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair Springs, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smith Center, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ellington, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds