In Scotch Ridge there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 94.79% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 95 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 Scotch Ridge, IA.
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Scotch Ridge, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Scotch Ridge
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 Scotch Ridge are not shown.
Scotch Ridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Scotch Ridge is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.79% of Scotch Ridge. 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 Scotch Ridge above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Scotch Ridge?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Scotch Ridge.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Scotch Ridge home can get up to 95 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 79.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Scotch Ridge.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Scotch Ridge, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Scotch Ridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Scotch Ridge you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.78% of Scotch Ridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.95% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 79.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.35% of Scotch Ridge homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Scotch Ridge, along with details on where in Scotch Ridge and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Scotch Ridge, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage
About 94.79%, or 491 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, west, central, east, and north Scotch Ridge area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scotch Ridge.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotch Ridge. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Scotch Ridge. The fastest plan anyone in Scotch Ridge can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Scotch Ridge customers is up to 95 Mbps.
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- 83.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Scotch Ridge 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 Scotch Ridge DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Scotch Ridge 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 9.7 Mbps.
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- 96.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Scotch Ridge DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Scotch Ridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Scotch Ridge compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Scotch Ridge are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 95 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 94.79% in Scotch Ridge.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Scotch Ridge 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
- Summerset, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carlisle, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norwalk, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Palmyra, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Indianola, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Des Moines, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Hill, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Medora, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Center Hill, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Leyden, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Andrews, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wells Tannery, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Choestoe, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterville, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte Center, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cerro, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


