In Rural there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 20.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 Rural, WI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Rural
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 Rural are not shown.
Rural Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rural is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 20.89% of Rural. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Rural above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rural?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rural.
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The average Rural home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 4.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rural.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rural?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rural you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.30% of Rural homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.70% 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 Rural homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rural, along with details on where in Rural and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Rural, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 20.89%, or 33 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Rural area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rural.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rural. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rural. The fastest plan anyone in Rural can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rural customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Rural download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rural DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Rural is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rural DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rural or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rural compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Rural are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 20.89% in Rural.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rural 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
- Parfreyville, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Waupaca, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wild Rose, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Heffron, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Almond, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pine River, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Morris, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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