DSL Internet Providers in Frederickson, Tacoma, WA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Frederickson there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.64% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 89 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 Frederickson, Tacoma, WA.

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DSL Internet Service Provider in Frederickson

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

96.64%

Avg. Speed:

89 Mbps

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 Frederickson are not shown.

 

Frederickson Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Frederickson is DSL internet available?

Frederickson, Tacoma, WA map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 96.64% of Frederickson. 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 Frederickson above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Frederickson?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Frederickson.

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The average Frederickson home can get up to 89 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 5.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Frederickson.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Frederickson, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Frederickson?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Frederickson you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.66% of Frederickson homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 79.34% 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 Frederickson homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Frederickson, along with details on where in Frederickson and at what speeds.

Centurylink DSL in Frederickson, Tacoma, WA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 96.64%, or 6,017 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Frederickson area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Frederickson.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Frederickson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Frederickson. The fastest plan anyone in Frederickson 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 Frederickson customers is up to 89 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Frederickson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 5.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 65.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 15.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Frederickson 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 the fastest compared to other Frederickson 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 Frederickson 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 9.5 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Frederickson DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 80.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Frederickson DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Frederickson or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Frederickson compare to the rest of Tacoma?

DSL internet speeds in Frederickson are much faster versus the average speeds in Tacoma: 0.00 Mbps in Tacoma versus 89 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Tacoma is 0.00% versus 96.64% in Frederickson.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Frederickson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9838793.38%
9837592.74%
9844680.00%
9833894.31%
9844594.05%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9837395.47%
9837489.12%
9844479.48%
9836086.77%
9837179.89%

What does DSL internet look like in other neighborhoods?

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