In Tara there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 28.84% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Tara, IA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Tara
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 Tara are not shown.
Tara Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tara is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 28.84% of Tara. 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 Tara above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Tara?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Tara.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Tara home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 28.84% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Tara?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tara you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.38% of Tara homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.62% 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 Tara homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tara, along with details on where in Tara and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Tara, IA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 28.84%, or 154 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Tara area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tara.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tara. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tara. The fastest plan anyone in Tara can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tara customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Tara download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tara DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tara is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tara DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tara or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Tara compare to the rest of Iowa?
DSL internet speeds in Tara are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 28.84% in Tara.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tara 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
- Fort Dodge, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barnum, IA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Roberts, IA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Badger, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Otho, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vincent, IA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Pioneer, IA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Duncombe, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota City, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Humboldt, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Eureka, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairbanks, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Falling Spring, VA: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Frankewing, TN: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Franks, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stayton, TN: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Sunny Side, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sunny View, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Svea, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tacoma, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds