In Nelson there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 95.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 44 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, MN.
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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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nelson is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.65% of Nelson. 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 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 44 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 16.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nelson.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Nelson, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
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 75.48% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 10.02%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.49%.
- 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.
Centurylink DSL in Nelson, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 82.00%, or 679 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, west, north, central, northwest, and northeast Nelson area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nelson.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Nelson 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 the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Nelson is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Nelson, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 28.99%, or 240 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, and northeast Nelson area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Arvig goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 24.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Arvig offers 2 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 Nelson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
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 Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Nelson are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 44 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 95.65% 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
- Osakis, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carlos, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forada, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Miltona, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Spruce Center, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gutches Grove, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Union, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Villard, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wallace, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Butterfield, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Cadiz, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Calwood, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cardville, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cinebar, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clarion, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cliffland, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cold Springs, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds