In Perham there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 32 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 Perham, MN.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Perham
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 Perham are not shown.
Perham Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Perham is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.11% of Perham. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Arvig. Call one of the companies with service in Perham above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Perham?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Perham.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Perham home can get up to 32 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 16.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 49.48% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Perham.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Perham, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Perham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Perham you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.71% of Perham homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.54%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Perham homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Perham, along with details on where in Perham and at what speeds.
Arvig DSL in Perham, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 97.11%, or 6,290 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Perham area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Perham.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Perham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Perham. The fastest plan anyone in Perham can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Perham customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Perham 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 fastest compared to other Perham DSL providers. Arvig offers 4 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 Perham is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Perham DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Perham or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Perham compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Perham are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 32 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 97.11% in Perham.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Perham 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.
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