In Preston there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 84.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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 Preston, ID.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Preston
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 Preston are not shown.
Preston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Preston is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.34% of Preston. 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 Preston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Preston?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Preston.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Preston home can get up to 19 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 40 Mbps, which 24.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 60.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Preston.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Preston, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Preston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Preston you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.31% of Preston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.05% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Preston homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Preston, along with details on where in Preston and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Preston, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 83.94%, or 6,385 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Preston area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Preston.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Preston customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 28.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 71.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 71.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Preston DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Preston or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Preston compare to the rest of Idaho?
DSL internet speeds in Preston are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 19 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 84.34% in Preston.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Preston 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
- Whitney, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mapleton, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dayton, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oxford, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lewiston, UT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clifton, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Banida, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Whitwell, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Camilla, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Capistrano Beach, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Castle Rock, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Castle Shannon, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Willcox, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Castroville, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wiggins, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Center Line, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds