In Ellston there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 95.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 182 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 Ellston, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Ellston
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 Ellston are not shown.
Ellston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ellston is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.74% of Ellston. 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 Ellston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ellston?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ellston.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ellston home can get up to 182 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 31.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ellston.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Ellston, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ellston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ellston you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ellston homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.06%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 97.16%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.77% of Ellston homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ellston, along with details on where in Ellston and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Ellston, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 95.74%, or 270 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, and south Ellston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ellston.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ellston. The fastest plan anyone in Ellston can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ellston customers is up to 182 Mbps.
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- 32.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Ellston 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 Ellston DSL providers. Windstream offers 8 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 Ellston is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.6% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ellston DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ellston or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ellston compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Ellston are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 182 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 95.74% in Ellston.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ellston 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
- Beaconsfield, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Tingley, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Arispe, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kellerton, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Thayer, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shannon City, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Ayr, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Murray, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Diagonal, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Blankston, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Wood, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bluffton, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wishart, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Blackwater, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Big Rock, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wylie, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Berwick, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds