In Peterson there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 76.41% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 85 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 Peterson, IA.
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Peterson, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Peterson
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 Peterson are not shown.
Peterson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Peterson is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.41% of Peterson. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Peterson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Peterson?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Peterson.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Peterson home can get up to 85 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 1.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Peterson.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Peterson, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Peterson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Peterson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.80% of Peterson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 40.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Peterson homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Peterson, along with details on where in Peterson and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Peterson, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 75.91%, or 457 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Peterson area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Peterson.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Peterson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Peterson. The fastest plan anyone in Peterson can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Peterson customers is up to 86 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 79.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Peterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Peterson DSL providers. Windstream 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 Peterson is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Peterson DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Peterson or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Peterson compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Peterson are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 85 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 76.41% in Peterson.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Peterson 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
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- Staunton, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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