In Fort des Moines there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 93.72% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 42 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 des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
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Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Fort des Moines
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 des Moines are not shown.
Fort des Moines Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fort des Moines is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 93.72% of Fort des Moines. 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 Fort des Moines above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fort des Moines?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fort des Moines.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fort des Moines home can get up to 42 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 6.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.59% 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 des Moines.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Fort des Moines, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fort des Moines?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fort des Moines you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.67% of Fort des Moines homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.33% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Fort des Moines homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fort des Moines, along with details on where in Fort des Moines and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 93.72%, or 5,087 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fort des Moines area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fort des Moines.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort des Moines. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Fort des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Fort des Moines can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Fort des Moines customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Fort des Moines download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fort des Moines DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort des Moines 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 4.5 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fort des Moines DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fort des Moines or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fort des Moines compare to the rest of Des Moines?
DSL internet speeds in Fort des Moines are much faster versus the average speeds in Des Moines: 0.00 Mbps in Des Moines versus 42 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Des Moines is 0.00% versus 93.72% in Fort des Moines.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fort des Moines 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Park, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairground, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- River Bend, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- Southeast, Helena, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Keeling, Tucson, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau Town, Milwaukee, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jacksonville Heights West, Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds