In Madelia there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 30.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Madelia
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 Madelia are not shown.
Madelia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Madelia is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 30.92% of Madelia. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Christensen Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Madelia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Madelia?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Madelia.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Madelia home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 6.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madelia.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Madelia, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Madelia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madelia you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.92% of Madelia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.64% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Madelia homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madelia, along with details on where in Madelia and at what speeds.
Christensen Communications DSL in Madelia, MN

Christensen Communications DSL coverage
About 26.09%, or 740 people, have Christensen Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, north, and central Madelia area. Christensen Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madelia.
Christensen Communications DSL download speeds
Christensen Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madelia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Christensen Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madelia. The fastest plan anyone in Madelia can order from Christensen Communications goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madelia customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 26.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 73.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
Christensen Communications DSL upload speeds
In Madelia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Christensen Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Christensen Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madelia DSL providers. Christensen Communications offers 2 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 Madelia is up to 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Christensen Communications customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 26.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 73.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Madelia, MN

Fidium DSL coverage
About 3.91%, or 111 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, and northeast Madelia area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madelia.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madelia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madelia. The fastest plan anyone in Madelia can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Madelia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Madelia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Madelia DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madelia is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Madelia DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madelia or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Madelia compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Madelia are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 40 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 30.92% in Madelia.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madelia 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.
Nearby Cities
- Grogan, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hanska, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Salle, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lewisville, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Crystal, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garden City, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. James, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Vernon Center, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Godahl, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Branch, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Belmond, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bourbon, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aviston, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Warsaw, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chichester, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Collinsville, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Villa Grove, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dakota City, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Valley Home, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hansen, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


