In Rio Rico there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 24 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 Rio Rico, AZ.
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Rio Rico, AZ Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Rio Rico
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 Rio Rico are not shown.
Rio Rico Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rio Rico is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.73% of Rio Rico. 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 Rio Rico above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rio Rico?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rio Rico.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rio Rico home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 1.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 67.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rio Rico.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Rio Rico, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rio Rico?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rio Rico you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Rio Rico homes.
- Cable is fastest for 63.29% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.11%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 34.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rio Rico homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rio Rico, along with details on where in Rio Rico and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rio Rico, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 98.73%, or 19,816 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio Rico area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio Rico.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio Rico. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rio Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 68.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rio Rico download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rio Rico DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Rio Rico is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rio Rico DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rio Rico or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rio Rico compare to the rest of Arizona?
DSL internet speeds in Rio Rico are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 98.73% in Rio Rico.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rio Rico 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.
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