In Nehalem there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 54 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 Nehalem, OR.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Nehalem
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 Nehalem are not shown.
Nehalem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nehalem is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.10% of Nehalem. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Rural Telecom. Call one of the companies with service in Nehalem above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Nehalem?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Nehalem.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Nehalem home can get up to 54 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 71.40% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nehalem.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Nehalem, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Nehalem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nehalem you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.10% of Nehalem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.61% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.12%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.67% of Nehalem homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nehalem, along with details on where in Nehalem and at what speeds.
Rural Telecom DSL in Nehalem, OR
Rural Telecom DSL coverage
About 95.33%, or 2,493 people, have Rural Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nehalem area. Rural Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nehalem.
Rural Telecom DSL download speeds
Rural Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nehalem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Rural Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nehalem. The fastest plan anyone in Nehalem can order from Rural Telecom goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nehalem customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 74.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rural Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Nehalem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rural Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nehalem DSL providers. Rural Telecom offers 3 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 Nehalem is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rural Telecom customers can get speeds up to 8.8 Mbps.
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- 82.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nehalem DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nehalem or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Nehalem compare to the rest of Oregon?
DSL internet speeds in Nehalem are much faster versus the average speeds in Oregon: 0.00 Mbps in Oregon versus 54 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Oregon is 0.00% versus 96.10% in Nehalem.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nehalem 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
- Manzanita, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeler, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arch Cape, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockaway Beach, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Twin Rocks, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garibaldi, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tolovana Park, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cannon Beach, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bay City, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Waterville, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Log Lane Village, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tuxedo Park, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hatch, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wadmalaw Island, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- El Dorado, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Deposit, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds