In Ridgeport there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 70.61% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 76 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 Ridgeport, IA.
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Ridgeport, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ridgeport
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 Ridgeport are not shown.
Ridgeport Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ridgeport is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 70.61% of Ridgeport. 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 Ridgeport above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ridgeport?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ridgeport.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ridgeport home can get up to 76 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 45.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ridgeport.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ridgeport, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ridgeport?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ridgeport you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.37% of Ridgeport homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 28.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ridgeport homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ridgeport, along with details on where in Ridgeport and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Ridgeport, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 70.61%, or 185 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, south, central, southwest, and east Ridgeport area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ridgeport.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgeport. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Ridgeport. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgeport can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ridgeport customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 64.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ridgeport 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 Ridgeport DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Ridgeport is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
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- 75.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ridgeport DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ridgeport or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ridgeport compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Ridgeport are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 76 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 70.61% in Ridgeport.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ridgeport 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
- Fraser, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Mackey, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Boone, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Logansport, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jordan, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ogden, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ericson, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Moingona, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jewell, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Robinson, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Rock, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Rockwood, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockwood, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds