In Nelson there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 15.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 20 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, WI.
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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 15.53% of Nelson. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. 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 20 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 10.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.26% 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 southeast parts of Nelson, and slower in the central 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 83.82% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.71%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.24% 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.
TDS DSL in Nelson, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 15.53%, or 118 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and east Nelson area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from TDS 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 20 Mbps.
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- 66.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. TDS 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
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- 63.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 33.9% 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 Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Nelson are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 20 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 15.53% 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
- Tell, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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