In Rickardsville there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 27.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 100 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 Rickardsville, IA.
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Rickardsville, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Rickardsville
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 Rickardsville are not shown.
Rickardsville Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rickardsville is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 27.07% of Rickardsville. 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 Rickardsville above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rickardsville?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rickardsville.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rickardsville home can get up to 100 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 27.07% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rickardsville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rickardsville you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.14% of Rickardsville homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.86%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rickardsville homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rickardsville, along with details on where in Rickardsville and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Rickardsville, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 17.25%, or 79 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Rickardsville area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rickardsville.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rickardsville. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rickardsville. The fastest plan anyone in Rickardsville can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rickardsville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Rickardsville 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 Rickardsville DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rickardsville is up to 32 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 32.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Rickardsville, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 9.83%, or 45 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Rickardsville area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rickardsville.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rickardsville. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rickardsville. The fastest plan anyone in Rickardsville can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rickardsville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rickardsville 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 slowest compared to other Rickardsville DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rickardsville is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rickardsville DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rickardsville or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rickardsville compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Rickardsville are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 100 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 27.07% in Rickardsville.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rickardsville 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
- Balltown, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Graf, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McCartney, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Luxemburg, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Asbury, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Centralia, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sabougla, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lost City, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lindaville, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leeper, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Layland, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lax Lake, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Laurelton, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Laura, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lattimore, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lark, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds