In Lincoln County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 87.28% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 33 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 Lincoln County, SD.
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Lincoln County, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lincoln County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.28% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 33 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 2.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.10% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.05% of the county.
- 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 Lincoln County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Lincoln County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 78.18%, or 50,943 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, central, northeast, east, southeast, west, and south Lincoln County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Lincoln County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bluepeak DSL in Lincoln County, SD
Bluepeak DSL coverage
About 9.30%, or 6,061 people, have Bluepeak DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southwest, and southeast Lincoln County area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Bluepeak DSL download speeds
Bluepeak is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Bluepeak DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Bluepeak goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bluepeak DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bluepeak DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Bluepeak is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincoln County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Lincoln County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 33 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 87.28% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Minnehaha County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Turner County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon County, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dickinson County, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tripp County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Worth County, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Franklin County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Van Zandt County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tuolumne County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trujillo Alto Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Granville County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, CO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds