In Humboldt County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 79.75% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 13 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 Humboldt County, IA.
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Humboldt County, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County are not shown.
Humboldt County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Humboldt County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 79.75% of Humboldt County. 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 Humboldt County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Humboldt County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Humboldt County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Humboldt County home can get up to 13 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 2.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Humboldt County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Humboldt County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Humboldt County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Humboldt County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.74% of Humboldt County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Humboldt County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Humboldt County, along with details on where in Humboldt County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Humboldt County, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 79.59%, or 7,638 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Humboldt County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Humboldt County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Humboldt County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Humboldt County. The fastest plan anyone in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Humboldt County 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 the fastest compared to other Humboldt County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Humboldt 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 3.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Humboldt County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Humboldt County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Humboldt County compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Humboldt County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 13 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 79.75% in Humboldt County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Humboldt 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
- Wright County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pocahontas County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bremer County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jasper County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Issaquena County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Izard County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jack County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds