In Thurston County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 90.11% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Thurston County, NE.
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Thurston County, NE Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Thurston 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 Thurston County are not shown.
Thurston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Thurston County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.11% of Thurston County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is American Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Thurston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Thurston County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Thurston County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Thurston County home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 1.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thurston County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Thurston County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Thurston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thurston County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.63% of Thurston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 24.73%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 52.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.74% of Thurston County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thurston County, along with details on where in Thurston County and at what speeds.
American Broadband DSL in Thurston County, NE
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 67.67%, or 4,583 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, southeast, south, and north Thurston County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thurston County.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from American Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Thurston County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 22.44%, or 1,520 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, central, south, and north Thurston County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thurston County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Thurston County 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 slowest compared to other Thurston 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 Thurston County 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 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Thurston County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thurston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Thurston County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
DSL internet speeds in Thurston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 25 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 90.11% in Thurston County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thurston 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
- Wayne County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Monona County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Antelope County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Story County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Millard County, UT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Owyhee County, ID: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Owsley County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Otoe County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Moffat County, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Missaukee County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ozark County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds