In Rochester there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 98.56% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 86 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 Rochester, MN.
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Rochester, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Rochester
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 Rochester are not shown.
Rochester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rochester is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 98.56% of Rochester. 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 Rochester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rochester?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rochester.
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The average Rochester home can get up to 86 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 140 Mbps, which 17.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rochester.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Rochester, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rochester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rochester you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.58% of Rochester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.15% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rochester homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rochester, along with details on where in Rochester and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rochester, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 98.54%, or 128,331 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rochester area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rochester.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rochester customers is up to 86 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rochester 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 Rochester DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 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 Rochester is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Rochester, MN
Fidium DSL coverage
About 1.79%, or 2,327 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, east, southeast, southwest, central, and northeast Rochester area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochester.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Rochester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Rochester DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rochester DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rochester or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rochester compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Rochester are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 86 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 98.56% in Rochester.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rochester 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
- Golden Hill, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oronoco, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Byron, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Post Town, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Simpson, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Salem Corners, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Viola, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Potsdam, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lakeland, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harlingen, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorne, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hammond, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hollywood, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hemet, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hendersonville, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands Ranch, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsboro, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds