In Ottawa there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 88.79% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Ottawa
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 Ottawa are not shown.
Ottawa Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ottawa is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 88.79% of Ottawa. 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 Ottawa above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ottawa?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ottawa.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ottawa home can get up to 18 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 7.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 80.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ottawa.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Ottawa, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ottawa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ottawa you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.16% of Ottawa homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ottawa homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ottawa, along with details on where in Ottawa and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Ottawa, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 76.53%, or 437 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, west, northwest, and north Ottawa area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ottawa.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa 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 Ottawa customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Ottawa 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Ottawa, MN
Fidium DSL coverage
About 51.31%, or 293 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and southeast Ottawa area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ottawa DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ottawa DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ottawa or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ottawa compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Ottawa are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 18 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 88.79% in Ottawa.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ottawa 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
- Traverse, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Peter, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Le Sueur, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kasota, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rush River, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oshawa, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marysburg, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Le Center, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Huntly, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Junction City, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesport, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Joffre, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yarboro, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jacumba, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ivy Ridge, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Isaar, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hurley, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington Center, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds