In Fairfax there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 80.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 39 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 Fairfax
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 Fairfax are not shown.
Fairfax Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fairfax is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.77% of Fairfax. 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 Fairfax above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fairfax?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fairfax.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax home can get up to 39 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 1,000 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, 27.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairfax.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Fairfax, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fairfax?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfax you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.65% of Fairfax homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fairfax homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfax, along with details on where in Fairfax and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Fairfax, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 79.10%, or 1,370 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfax area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfax.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 24.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Fairfax, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.27%, or 22 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Fairfax area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Fairfax DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fairfax DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfax or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fairfax compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Fairfax are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 39 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 80.77% in Fairfax.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfax 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
- Franklin, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gibbon, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Evan, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. George, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morton, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hector, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Essig, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo Lake, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sleepy Eye, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Toulon, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elkhorn, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ewing, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fenwick, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wardsville, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wagon Wheel, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Vinita Park, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodland Hills, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Simons Island, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Springridge, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds