In Stanwood there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 72.52% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 155 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 Stanwood, IA.
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Stanwood, IA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Stanwood
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 Stanwood are not shown.
Stanwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stanwood is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 72.52% of Stanwood. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Stanwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Stanwood?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Stanwood.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Stanwood home can get up to 155 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 41.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stanwood.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Stanwood, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Stanwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stanwood you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.00% of Stanwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Stanwood homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stanwood, along with details on where in Stanwood and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Stanwood, IA

Windstream DSL coverage
About 72.52%, or 686 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanwood area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stanwood.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stanwood. The fastest plan anyone in Stanwood can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Stanwood customers is up to 155 Mbps.
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- 57.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Stanwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stanwood DSL providers. Windstream offers 7 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 Stanwood is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
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- 73.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Stanwood DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stanwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Stanwood compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Stanwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 155 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 72.52% in Stanwood.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stanwood 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
- Mechanicsville, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tipton, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morley, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Massillon, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lowden, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Bluff, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Martelle, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sutliff, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bennett, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stanford, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Higley, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hill Country Village, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shawmut, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Spicer, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Springville, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Francis, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stallion Springs, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stockton, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


