In Mount Sterling there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 85.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 32 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 Mount Sterling, IL.
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Mount Sterling, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling are not shown.
Mount Sterling Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Mount Sterling is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.74% of Mount Sterling. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Mount Sterling above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Mount Sterling?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Mount Sterling.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Mount Sterling home can get up to 32 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 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, 50.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mount Sterling.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Mount Sterling, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Mount Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mount Sterling you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.01% of Mount Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.46% of Mount Sterling homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mount Sterling, along with details on where in Mount Sterling and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Mount Sterling, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 85.74%, or 2,231 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mount Sterling area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mount Sterling.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mount Sterling. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mount Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Mount Sterling can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Mount Sterling customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 58.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Mount Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mount Sterling DSL providers. Frontier 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 Mount Sterling is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 58.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mount Sterling DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mount Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Mount Sterling compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Mount Sterling are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 32 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 85.74% in Mount Sterling.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mount Sterling 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
- Ripley, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cooperstown, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kellerville, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Perry, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fishhook, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rushville, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Meredosia, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Golden, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Point, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tannersville, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wadley, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Independence, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whetstone, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gleason, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garysburg, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairchild AFB, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dutton, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Damascus, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Creedmoor, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds