DSL Internet Providers in Eldridge, IA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Eldridge there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 74.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 44 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 Eldridge, IA.

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DSL Internet Service Providers in Eldridge

Central Scott Telephone | DSL

Availability:

74.06%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

1.28%

Avg. Speed:

95 Mbps

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 Eldridge are not shown.

 

Eldridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Eldridge is DSL internet available?

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DSL is available in 74.45% of Eldridge. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Central Scott Telephone. Call one of the companies with service in Eldridge above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Eldridge?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Eldridge.

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The average Eldridge home can get up to 44 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Eldridge.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Eldridge, and slower in the north areas of the city.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Eldridge?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Eldridge you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.43% of Eldridge homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 16.37% 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 Eldridge homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Eldridge, along with details on where in Eldridge and at what speeds.

Central Scott Telephone DSL in Eldridge, IA

Central Scott Telephone DSL coverage

About 74.06%, or 7,053 people, have Central Scott Telephone DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Eldridge area. Central Scott Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Eldridge.

 

Central Scott Telephone DSL download speeds

Central Scott Telephone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eldridge. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Central Scott Telephone DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eldridge. The fastest plan anyone in Eldridge can order from Central Scott Telephone goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Eldridge customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Central Scott Telephone customers in Eldridge. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 81.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Central Scott Telephone DSL upload speeds

In Eldridge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Central Scott Telephone DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Central Scott Telephone is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Eldridge DSL providers. Central Scott Telephone 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 Eldridge is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Central Scott Telephone customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.

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Central Scott Telephone's Eldridge DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 81.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 18.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Eldridge, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 1.28%, or 122 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Eldridge area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Eldridge.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eldridge. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Eldridge. The fastest plan anyone in Eldridge can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Eldridge customers is up to 95 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Eldridge. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 14.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 59.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 16.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Eldridge 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 Eldridge 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 Eldridge is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Eldridge DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 76.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Eldridge DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Eldridge or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Eldridge compare to the rest of Iowa?

DSL internet speeds in Eldridge are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 44 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 74.45% in Eldridge.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Eldridge are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5274875.58%
5275698.12%
5280699.35%
5274644.82%
5280796.68%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5272297.23%
5280396.99%
52758100.00%
5280497.54%
5280197.52%

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