In Gladwin there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 56.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 41 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 Gladwin, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Gladwin
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 Gladwin are not shown.
Gladwin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gladwin is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 56.49% of Gladwin. 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 Gladwin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Gladwin?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Gladwin.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Gladwin home can get up to 41 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 8.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gladwin.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Gladwin, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Gladwin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gladwin you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.86% of Gladwin homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 7.30%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 57.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gladwin homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gladwin, along with details on where in Gladwin and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Gladwin, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 56.49%, or 209 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, west, central, northeast, and north Gladwin area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gladwin.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gladwin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gladwin. The fastest plan anyone in Gladwin can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Gladwin customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Gladwin 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 Gladwin DSL providers. Windstream offers 4 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 Gladwin is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gladwin DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gladwin or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Gladwin compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Gladwin are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 41 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 56.49% in Gladwin.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gladwin 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
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- Fredonia, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Emanuel, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- White Pine, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elk City, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Errol, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds