In Douglas County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 86.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 42 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 Douglas County, MN.
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Douglas County, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Douglas 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 Douglas County are not shown.
Douglas County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Douglas County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.48% of Douglas 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 Douglas County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Douglas County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Douglas County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Douglas County home can get up to 42 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 14.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Douglas County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Douglas County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Douglas County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Douglas County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.03% of Douglas County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.18% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.94%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.75%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Douglas County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Douglas County, along with details on where in Douglas County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Douglas County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 70.69%, or 27,572 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, southeast, northeast, north, and southwest Douglas County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Douglas County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Douglas County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Douglas 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 below average compared to other Douglas County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Douglas County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 24.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Douglas County, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 11.93%, or 4,653 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, north, east, and northwest Douglas County area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Douglas County.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Douglas County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 45.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Douglas County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Douglas County DSL providers. Arvig offers 4 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 Douglas County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 45.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL in Douglas County, MN
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL coverage
About 5.48%, or 2,139 people, have Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and southwest Douglas County area. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Douglas County.
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL download speeds
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Douglas County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 81.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL upload speeds
In Douglas County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Douglas County DSL providers. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers 2 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 Douglas County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 81.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Douglas County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Douglas County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Douglas County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Douglas County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 42 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 86.48% in Douglas County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Douglas 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
- Pope County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Todd County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Otter Tail County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Morrison County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stearns County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Traverse County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkin County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Highland County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Isabela Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Independence County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iberville Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Huron County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Huntingdon County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsdale County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds