In Heron Lake there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 74.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 36 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 Heron Lake, MN.
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Heron Lake, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Heron Lake
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 Heron Lake are not shown.
Heron Lake Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Heron Lake is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 74.32% of Heron Lake. 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 Heron Lake above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Heron Lake?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Heron Lake.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Heron Lake home can get up to 36 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 12.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Heron Lake.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Heron Lake, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Heron Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Heron Lake you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.90% of Heron Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Heron Lake homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Heron Lake, along with details on where in Heron Lake and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Heron Lake, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 74.32%, or 660 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Heron Lake area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Heron Lake.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Heron Lake. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Heron Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Heron Lake can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Heron Lake customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Heron Lake 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 Heron Lake DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Heron Lake is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 17.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 58.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Heron Lake DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Heron Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Heron Lake compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Heron Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 36 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 74.32% in Heron Lake.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Heron Lake 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.
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