In McLean County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 1.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 90 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 McLean County, ND.
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McLean County, ND Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in McLean 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 McLean County are not shown.
McLean County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McLean County is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 1.07% of McLean County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is RTC Networks. Call one of the companies with service in McLean County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in McLean County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in McLean County.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average McLean County home can get up to 90 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McLean County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of McLean County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in McLean County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McLean County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.80% of McLean County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.15% 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 2.81% of McLean County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McLean County, along with details on where in McLean County and at what speeds.
RTC Networks DSL in McLean County, ND

RTC Networks DSL coverage
About 1.07%, or 105 people, have RTC Networks DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, and west McLean County area. RTC Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McLean County.
RTC Networks DSL download speeds
RTC Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McLean County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, RTC Networks DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McLean County. The fastest plan anyone in McLean County can order from RTC Networks goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McLean County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
RTC Networks DSL upload speeds
In McLean County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for RTC Networks DSL. Compared to other ISPs, RTC Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McLean County DSL providers. RTC Networks 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 McLean County is up to 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, RTC Networks customers can get speeds up to 52 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
McLean County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McLean County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in McLean County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in McLean County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 90 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 1.07% in McLean County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McLean 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
- Dunn County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McKenzie County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Billings County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Steele County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dawson County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McCone County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lincoln County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Los Alamos County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Loving County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


