In Rio there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 71.55% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 56 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Rio
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 are not shown.
Rio Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rio is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 71.55% of Rio. 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 Rio above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rio?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rio.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rio home can get up to 56 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 12.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.21% 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.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Rio, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rio?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rio you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.98% of Rio homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rio homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rio, along with details on where in Rio and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Rio, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 63.36%, or 441 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, north, central, east, northeast, and south Rio area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rio.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rio DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hardy Telecommunications DSL in Rio, WV
Hardy Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 18.10%, or 126 people, have Hardy Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Rio area. Hardy Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rio.
Hardy Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Hardy Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hardy Telecommunications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Hardy Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hardy Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hardy Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hardy Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rio DSL providers. Hardy Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rio DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rio or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rio compare to the rest of West Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Rio are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 56 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 71.55% in Rio.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rio 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
- Kirby, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Inkerman, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Delray, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Augusta, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shanks, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Needmore, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Romney, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Millbrook, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baker, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rada, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Silverton, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hope, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Horns Corners, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hulett, WY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Valley, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kadoka, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kendalia, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kipnuk, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Klingerstown, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kulptown, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds