In Nelson there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 19.01% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 30 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, PA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider 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 19.01% of Nelson. 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 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 30 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 45 Mbps, which 10.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.33% 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 east parts of Nelson, and slower in the southwest 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 93.49% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.51% 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.
Frontier Communications DSL in Nelson, PA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 19.01%, or 73 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southwest, and southeast Nelson area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 43.8% 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Frontier 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, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.8% 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 Pennsylvania?
DSL internet speeds in Nelson are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 30 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 19.01% 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
- Lawrenceville, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Niles Valley, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tioga, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tioga Junction, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Somers Lane, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middlebury Center, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Addison, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shortsville, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lambs Creek, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Little Marsh, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Grantsburg, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Prairie, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hailstone, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hagensville, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greig, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenstreet, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenland, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gravelly Springs, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grasshopper Junction, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Mound, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds