In Stanley County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 83.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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 Stanley County, SD.
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Stanley County, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Stanley County
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 Stanley County are not shown.
Stanley County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stanley County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.93% of Stanley County. 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 Stanley County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Stanley County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Stanley County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Stanley County home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 60 Mbps, which 42.79% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stanley County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Stanley County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Stanley County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stanley County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.77% of Stanley County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.98% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.51% of Stanley County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stanley County, along with details on where in Stanley County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Stanley County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 83.93%, or 2,501 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southeast, north, and south Stanley County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stanley County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanley County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stanley County. The fastest plan anyone in Stanley County can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stanley County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Stanley County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stanley County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanley County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 52.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Stanley County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stanley County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Stanley County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Stanley County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 40 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 83.93% in Stanley County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stanley County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Hughes County, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beadle County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Meade County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsbury County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brookings County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crook County, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell County, WY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Craig County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Terrell County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tensas Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Telfair County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sumter County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crane County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Terry County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Covington City, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds