In Ripplemead there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 34.11% 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 Ripplemead, VA.
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Ripplemead, VA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ripplemead
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 Ripplemead are not shown.
Ripplemead Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ripplemead is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 34.11% of Ripplemead. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is PemTel. Call one of the companies with service in Ripplemead above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ripplemead?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ripplemead.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ripplemead home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 31.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ripplemead.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ripplemead, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ripplemead?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ripplemead you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.68% of Ripplemead homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.34% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 12.03%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.08% of Ripplemead homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ripplemead, along with details on where in Ripplemead and at what speeds.
PemTel DSL in Ripplemead, VA
PemTel DSL coverage
About 34.11%, or 190 people, have PemTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, central, north, and south Ripplemead area. PemTel is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ripplemead.
PemTel DSL download speeds
PemTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ripplemead. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PemTel DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ripplemead. The fastest plan anyone in Ripplemead can order from PemTel goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ripplemead customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 91.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
PemTel DSL upload speeds
In Ripplemead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PemTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PemTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ripplemead DSL providers. PemTel offers 2 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 Ripplemead is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PemTel customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ripplemead DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ripplemead or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ripplemead compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Ripplemead are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 34.11% in Ripplemead.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ripplemead 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
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- Newport, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kingsboro, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Woodbury, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Williamstown, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kiahsville, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kettle Island, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds