In Ely there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 22.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 96 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Ely
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 Ely are not shown.
Ely Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ely is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 22.85% of Ely. 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 Ely above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ely?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ely.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ely home can get up to 96 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 140 Mbps, which 14.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.34% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ely.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Ely, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ely?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ely you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.54% of Ely homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 80.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ely homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ely, along with details on where in Ely and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Ely, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 21.80%, or 829 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and northeast Ely area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ely.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ely. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Ely. The fastest plan anyone in Ely 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 Ely customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 64.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ely 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 the fastest compared to other Ely DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Ely 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 14 Mbps.
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- 64.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Ely, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 1.05%, or 40 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Ely area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ely.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ely. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ely. The fastest plan anyone in Ely can order from Windstream goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ely customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Ely download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ely DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ely is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ely DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ely or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ely compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Ely are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 96 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 22.85% in Ely.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ely 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
- Bertram, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Twin View Heights, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Solon, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Rapids, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Vernon, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sutliff, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Liberty, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Henrietta, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sparta, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Squaw Valley, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sardis, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pisgah, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summerset, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Thorp, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Twain Harte, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Victor, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Warden, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds