In Nelson there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 46.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Nelson, MI.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Nelson
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 Nelson are not shown.
Nelson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nelson is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 46.42% of Nelson. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Nelson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Nelson?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Nelson.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 46.42% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Nelson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson, along with details on where in Nelson and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Nelson, MI

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 43.71%, or 403 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, east, south, central, and southwest Nelson area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T DSL in Nelson, MI

AT&T DSL coverage
About 6.07%, or 56 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Nelson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Nelson, MI

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 6.07%, or 56 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Nelson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Frontier Communications DSL in Nelson, MI

Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.71%, or 25 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Nelson area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Nelson DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Nelson compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Nelson are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 46.42% in Nelson.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Roosevelt, MI: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- St. Charles, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Orr, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hemlock, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion Springs, MI: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Brant, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Iva, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sickles, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ryan, MI: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Union Pier, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cankton, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carlisle, MI: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Carmine, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Rock, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Center Grove, AR: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Chavies, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chenoweth, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cloverdale, MI: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Craftsbury, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


