In Ida County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 73.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 34 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 Ida County, IA.
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Ida County, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ida 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 Ida County are not shown.
Ida County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ida County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.19% of Ida County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Ida County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ida County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ida County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ida County home can get up to 34 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 2.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 41.78% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ida County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Ida County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ida County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ida County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.40% of Ida County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.58% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.73%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ida County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ida County, along with details on where in Ida County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Ida County, IA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 72.51%, or 5,079 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, northwest, south, east, west, and southeast Ida County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ida County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ida County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ida County. The fastest plan anyone in Ida County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ida County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 57.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Ida County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Ida County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Ida County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 57.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ida County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ida County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ida County compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Ida County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 34 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 73.19% in Ida County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ida 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
- Sac County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbury County, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dixon County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hemphill County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hickman County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hickory County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Highland County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hinsdale County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hitchcock County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds