In Fairbanks there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 90.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 173 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 Fairbanks, AR.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Fairbanks, AR please click below.
Fairbanks, AR Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Fairbanks
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 Fairbanks are not shown.
Fairbanks Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Fairbanks is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.57% of Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fairbanks?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fairbanks.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fairbanks home can get up to 173 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 29.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairbanks.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Fairbanks, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fairbanks?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairbanks you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Fairbanks homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Fairbanks homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairbanks, along with details on where in Fairbanks and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Fairbanks, AR
Windstream DSL coverage
About 90.57%, or 221 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, west, east, northeast, and central Fairbanks area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairbanks.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbanks. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Fairbanks. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks customers is up to 173 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks DSL providers. Windstream offers 6 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 Fairbanks 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 45 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.0% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fairbanks DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairbanks or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fairbanks compare to the rest of Arkansas?
DSL internet speeds in Fairbanks are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 173 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 90.57% in Fairbanks.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairbanks 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
- Quitman, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gravesville, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Enders, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morganton, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bee Branch, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southside, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guy, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Damascus, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pearson, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whipple, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Oakland Mills, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Fenton, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Fryeburg, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Henderson, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Plato, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Wade, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Winfield, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nymph, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- O'Brien, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Forest, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds