In Ely there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 83.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 Ely, MN.
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DSL Internet Service Provider 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?
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DSL is available in 83.85% of Ely. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. 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.
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The average Ely home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 4.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 55.42% 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 southwest 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, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.00% of Ely homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.33% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.93%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.08%.
- 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.
Frontier Communications DSL in Ely, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 83.85%, or 3,380 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, south, southeast, southwest, northeast, and north Ely area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ely.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ely. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ely. The fastest plan anyone in Ely can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ely customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 66.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Ely download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ely DSL providers. Frontier 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 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 5.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 66.1% 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 Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Ely are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 83.85% 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
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Cities with Similar Populations
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