In Rapids City there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 72.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Rapids City, IL.
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Rapids City, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Rapids City
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 Rapids City are not shown.
Rapids City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rapids City is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 72.35% of Rapids City. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Rapids City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rapids City?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rapids City.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rapids City home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 72.35% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rapids City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rapids City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.52% of Rapids City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rapids City homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rapids City, along with details on where in Rapids City and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Rapids City, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 72.35%, or 1,057 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rapids City area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rapids City.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapids City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rapids City. The fastest plan anyone in Rapids City can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rapids City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rapids City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rapids City DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapids City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rapids City DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rapids City or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rapids City compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Rapids City are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 72.35% in Rapids City.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rapids City 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
- Port Byron, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Le Claire, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Valley, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Carbon Cliff, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Colona, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Silvis, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Osborn, IL: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Green Rock, IL: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Glen Spey, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hilltop Lakes, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hildreth, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Heflin, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guysville, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guy, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greensboro, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Green Valley, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Marsh, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jack, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds