In Payson there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 90.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 33 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 Payson, AZ.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Payson
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 Payson are not shown.
Payson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Payson is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.77% of Payson. 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 Payson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Payson?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Payson.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Payson home can get up to 33 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 1.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Payson.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Payson, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Payson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Payson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.77% of Payson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.05% of Payson homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Payson, along with details on where in Payson and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Payson, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 90.77%, or 18,086 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Payson area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Payson.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Payson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Payson. The fastest plan anyone in Payson 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 Payson customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Payson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Payson DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Payson is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Payson DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Payson or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Payson compare to the rest of Arizona?
DSL internet speeds in Payson are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 33 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 90.77% in Payson.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Payson 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
- Star Valley, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pine, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Strawberry, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hunter Creek, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Lakes, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cordes Junction, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cordes Lakes, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Valley, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cleator, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mayer, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Santa Fe Springs, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holly Springs, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Homewood, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hood River, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hoschton, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hunters Creek, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Land, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roscoe, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Salinas, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds