In Rusk there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 52.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 48 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 Rusk, WI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Rusk
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 Rusk are not shown.
Rusk Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rusk is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 52.10% of Rusk. 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 Rusk above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rusk?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rusk.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rusk home can get up to 48 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 80 Mbps, which 15.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rusk.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Rusk, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rusk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rusk you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Rusk homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Rusk homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rusk, along with details on where in Rusk and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rusk, WI
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 52.10%, or 447 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Rusk area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rusk.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rusk customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 29.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Rusk is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 29.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rusk DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rusk or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rusk compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Rusk are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 48 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 52.10% in Rusk.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rusk 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
- Elk Mound, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colfax, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Menomonie, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norton, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downsville, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Falls City, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old Albertville, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Menomonie Junction, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Irvington, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wheeler, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Waxia, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glenn, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gorman, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grafton, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grayton Beach, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Point, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Harpswell, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Aurora, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wentworth, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wentworth, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds