In the Minneapolis area there are 7 residential DSL providers covering 84.58% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 78 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 Minneapolis, MN.
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Minneapolis, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Minneapolis
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 the Minneapolis area are not shown.
Minneapolis Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Minneapolis area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.58% of the Minneapolis area. 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 the Minneapolis area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in the Minneapolis area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the Minneapolis area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Minneapolis home can get up to 78 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 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, 19.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Minneapolis area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Minneapolis area, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the Minneapolis area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Minneapolis area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.17% of Minneapolis homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.84% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Minneapolis homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Minneapolis area, along with details on where in the Minneapolis area and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Minneapolis, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 71.64%, or 2,643,857 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Minneapolis area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Minneapolis area.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Minneapolis area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the Minneapolis area. The fastest plan anyone in the Minneapolis area can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Minneapolis customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 23.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In the Minneapolis area 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 average compared to other Minneapolis DSL providers. Centurylink offers 8 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 the Minneapolis area 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 11 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Minneapolis, MN
Fidium DSL coverage
About 2.01%, or 74,036 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Minneapolis 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 the Minneapolis area.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Minneapolis area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Minneapolis area. The fastest plan anyone in the Minneapolis area can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Minneapolis customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In the Minneapolis area 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 Minneapolis DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Minneapolis area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Minneapolis DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Minneapolis area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in the Minneapolis area compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in the Minneapolis area are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 78 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 84.58% in the Minneapolis area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Minneapolis area 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
- Lauderdale, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis Park, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Golden Valley, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Falcon Heights, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Anthony, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Robbinsdale, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia Heights, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richfield, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hilltop, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Edina, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seattle, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orlando, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds