In Houston County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 36.68% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 21 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 Houston County, MN.
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Houston County, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Houston County
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 Houston County are not shown.
Houston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houston County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 36.68% of Houston County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AcenTek. Call one of the companies with service in Houston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Houston County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Houston County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Houston County home can get up to 21 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county 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, 21.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houston County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Houston County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Houston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houston County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.01% of Houston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.15% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.47%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Houston County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houston County, along with details on where in Houston County and at what speeds.
AcenTek DSL in Houston County, MN
AcenTek DSL coverage
About 32.26%, or 6,079 people, have AcenTek DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, central, northeast, north, west, and southeast Houston County area. AcenTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houston County.
AcenTek DSL download speeds
AcenTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AcenTek DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from AcenTek goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Houston County customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 13.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AcenTek DSL upload speeds
In Houston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AcenTek DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AcenTek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston County DSL providers. AcenTek offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AcenTek customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 46.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Houston County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 21.76%, or 4,101 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, and west Houston County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houston County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Houston County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Houston County 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 slowest compared to other Houston County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Houston County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Houston County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Houston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 21 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 36.68% in Houston County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houston County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- La Crosse County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fillmore County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mower County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Freeborn County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Green Lake County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Faribault County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fond du Lac County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pitkin County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Labette County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lajas Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lamar County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lamar County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lamb County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lamoille County, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lampasas County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds