In Marshalltown there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 93.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 20 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 Marshalltown, IA.
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Marshalltown, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Marshalltown
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 Marshalltown are not shown.
Marshalltown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Marshalltown is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 93.95% of Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Marshalltown?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Marshalltown.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Marshalltown home can get up to 20 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 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, 83.03% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Marshalltown.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Marshalltown, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Marshalltown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Marshalltown you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.87% of Marshalltown homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.76% of Marshalltown homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Marshalltown, along with details on where in Marshalltown and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Marshalltown, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 93.08%, or 27,611 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Marshalltown area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Marshalltown.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marshalltown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Marshalltown. The fastest plan anyone in Marshalltown can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Marshalltown customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 10.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Marshalltown 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 below average compared to other Marshalltown DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Marshalltown 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 2.0 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Marshalltown DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Marshalltown or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Marshalltown compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Marshalltown are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 20 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 93.95% in Marshalltown.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Marshalltown 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
- Dunbar, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Quarry, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marietta, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ferguson, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Albion, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haverhill, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Green Mountain, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- LaMoille, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Le Grand, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minerva, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Terrell, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southgate, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harvey, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hackettstown, NJ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gulf Breeze, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tualatin, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Geneva, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Garden City, ID: less DSL coverage, faster speeds