In Grand Forks there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 81.99% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 Grand Forks, ND.
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Grand Forks, ND Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Grand Forks
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 Grand Forks are not shown.
Grand Forks Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Grand Forks is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 81.99% of Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Grand Forks?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Grand Forks.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Grand Forks home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 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, 47.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Grand Forks.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Grand Forks, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Grand Forks?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Grand Forks you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.45% of Grand Forks homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.68% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.50% of Grand Forks homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Grand Forks, along with details on where in Grand Forks and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Grand Forks, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 81.99%, or 49,986 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Grand Forks area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Grand Forks.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Grand Forks. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Grand Forks. The fastest plan anyone in Grand Forks can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Grand Forks customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 57.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Grand Forks is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 57.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Grand Forks DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Grand Forks or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Grand Forks compare to the rest of North Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Grand Forks are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 81.99% in Grand Forks.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Grand Forks 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
- East Grand Forks, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Thompson, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emerado, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manvel, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fisher, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Forks Afb, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tabor, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sherack, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lake Havasu City, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brentwood, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brentwood, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Springs, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Smyrna, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richland, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Phenix City, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mentor, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds