In Douglas County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 89.52% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 35 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, WI.
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Douglas County, WI 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 89.52% of Douglas County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. 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 35 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 10.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.08% 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 southwest parts of Douglas County, and slower in the northeast 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, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.69% of Douglas County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.24% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 6.16%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.59% 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.
Brightspeed DSL in Douglas County, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 89.52%, or 39,651 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Douglas County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Douglas County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Brightspeed 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 35 Mbps.
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- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Douglas County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Douglas County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Douglas County, WI
Fidium DSL coverage
About 1.15%, or 509 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and central Douglas County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Douglas County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Douglas County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Douglas County DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 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 Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Douglas County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 35 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 89.52% 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
- Carlton County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bayfield County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ashland County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Aitkin County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Iron County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gogebic County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crow Wing County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Putnam County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guayama Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Guernsey County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Humacao Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ogle County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds