In Riesel there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 78.70% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 117 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 Riesel, TX.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Riesel
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 Riesel are not shown.
Riesel Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Riesel is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 78.70% of Riesel. 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 Riesel above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Riesel?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Riesel.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Riesel home can get up to 117 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 4.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riesel.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Riesel, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Riesel?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riesel you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Riesel homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 98.38%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.62% of Riesel homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riesel, along with details on where in Riesel and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Riesel, TX

Windstream DSL coverage
About 78.70%, or 1,896 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riesel area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Riesel.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riesel. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Riesel. The fastest plan anyone in Riesel can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riesel customers is up to 117 Mbps.
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- 6.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 33.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Riesel download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riesel DSL providers. Windstream offers 8 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 Riesel is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
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- 6.2% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 46.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Riesel DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riesel or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Riesel compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Riesel are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 117 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 78.70% in Riesel.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riesel 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
- Hallsburg, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mart, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rocky Hill, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ben Hur, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McClanahan, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Golinda, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Robinson, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marlin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Prairie, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beverly Hills, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Conesus, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eatonville, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Waterboro, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Redfield, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Diamond, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Delano, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crofton, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cornell, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Commerce, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colwich, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


