In Fort Defiance there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 10.04% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 21 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 Fort Defiance, AZ.
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Fort Defiance, AZ Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Fort Defiance
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 Fort Defiance are not shown.
Fort Defiance Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fort Defiance is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 10.04% of Fort Defiance. 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 Fort Defiance above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fort Defiance?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fort Defiance.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fort Defiance home can get up to 21 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 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, 8.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fort Defiance.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Fort Defiance, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fort Defiance?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 97.77%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fort Defiance homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fort Defiance, along with details on where in Fort Defiance and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Fort Defiance, AZ
Frontier DSL coverage
About 10.04%, or 455 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Defiance. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fort Defiance. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 84.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fort Defiance 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 fastest compared to other Fort Defiance DSL providers. Frontier 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 Fort Defiance 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 1.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fort Defiance DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fort Defiance or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fort Defiance compare to the rest of Arizona?
DSL internet speeds in Fort Defiance are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 21 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 10.04% in Fort Defiance.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fort Defiance 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.
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