In Rome there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 81.36% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 184 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 Provider in Rome
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 Rome are not shown.
Rome Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rome is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 81.36% of Rome. 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 Rome above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rome?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rome.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rome home can get up to 184 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 24.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.81% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rome.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Rome, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rome?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rome you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.20% of Rome homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 67.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rome homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rome, along with details on where in Rome and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Rome, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 81.36%, or 240 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rome.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome 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 Rome customers is up to 184 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 36.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome DSL providers. Windstream 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 Rome 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 58 Mbps.
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- 47.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rome DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rome or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rome compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Rome are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 184 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 81.36% in Rome.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rome 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
- Westwood, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lockridge, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland Mills, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trenton, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glasgow, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Salina, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Germanville, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Salem, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsboro, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sioux Valley, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Magnolia, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Magnolia, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mangum, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shrewsbury, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shunk, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sidell, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra City, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Silica, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Simmons, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds