In Greater South Side there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 97.97% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 79 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 Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA.
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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Greater South Side
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 Greater South Side are not shown.
Greater South Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Greater South Side is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.97% of Greater South Side. 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 Greater South Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Greater South Side?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Greater South Side.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Greater South Side home can get up to 79 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 26.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Greater South Side.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Greater South Side, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Greater South Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Greater South Side you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.20% of Greater South Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Greater South Side homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Greater South Side, along with details on where in Greater South Side and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 97.97%, or 8,621 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater South Side.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 26.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 below average compared to other Greater South Side DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Greater South Side 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 10 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Aureon DSL in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Aureon DSL coverage
About 2.48%, or 218 people, have Aureon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and northeast Greater South Side area. Aureon is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Greater South Side.
Aureon DSL download speeds
Aureon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Aureon DSL is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Aureon goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Aureon DSL upload speeds
In Greater South Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Aureon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Aureon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Greater South Side DSL providers. Aureon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Fidium DSL coverage
About 1.94%, or 171 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Greater South Side area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Greater South Side.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Greater South Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Greater South Side DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Greater South Side DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Greater South Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Greater South Side compare to the rest of Des Moines?
DSL internet speeds in Greater South Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Des Moines: 0.00 Mbps in Des Moines versus 79 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Des Moines is 0.00% versus 97.97% in Greater South Side.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Greater South Side 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
- Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southwestern Hills, 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
- Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Drake, Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- River Bend, Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Tolleston, Gary, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mt Eden, Hayward, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pecan Creek, San Tan Valley, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Village Proper, Stockton, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leslie, Decatur, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- International District, Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gresham-North Central, Gresham, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds