In Shawano there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 65.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 35 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 Shawano, WI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Shawano
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 Shawano are not shown.
Shawano Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Shawano is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 65.89% of Shawano. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Shawano above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Shawano?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Shawano.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Shawano home can get up to 35 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 6.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shawano.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Shawano, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Shawano?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shawano you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.77% of Shawano homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.51% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Shawano homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shawano, along with details on where in Shawano and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Shawano, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 65.56%, or 9,300 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shawano area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shawano.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shawano. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Shawano. The fastest plan anyone in Shawano can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shawano customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Shawano download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shawano DSL providers. Frontier 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 Shawano is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Shawano DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shawano or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Shawano compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Shawano are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 35 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 65.89% in Shawano.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shawano 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
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- Keshena Falls, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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