DSL Internet Providers in Thurston County, WA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Thurston County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 94.55% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 78 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, WA.

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Thurston County, WA Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Thurston County

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

81.79%

Avg. Speed:

85 Mbps

Lightcurve | DSL

Availability:

10.40%

Avg. Speed:

34 Mbps

Tenino Telephone Company | DSL

Availability:

2.67%

Avg. Speed:

45 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Thurston County is DSL internet available?

Thurston County, WA map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 94.55% of Thurston 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 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.

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The average Thurston County home can get up to 78 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 22.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.65% 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 east parts of Thurston County, and slower in the southeast 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, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.15% of Thurston County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 85.26% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.23%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.85%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% 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.

Centurylink DSL in Thurston County, WA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 81.79%, or 241,108 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 7 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 85 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Thurston County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 27.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 29.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 10.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 19.2% 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 fastest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Thurston County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 27.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 39.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 19.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lightcurve DSL in Thurston County, WA

Lightcurve DSL coverage

About 10.40%, or 30,660 people, have Lightcurve DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Thurston County area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.

 

Lightcurve DSL download speeds

Lightcurve is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lightcurve DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Lightcurve goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 34 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lightcurve customers in Thurston County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 51.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 28.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Lightcurve DSL upload speeds

In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lightcurve DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Lightcurve is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Lightcurve 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, Lightcurve customers can get speeds up to 6.4 Mbps.

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Lightcurve's Thurston County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 51.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 20.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 28.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Tenino Telephone Company DSL in Thurston County, WA

Tenino Telephone Company DSL coverage

About 2.67%, or 7,867 people, have Tenino Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Thurston County area. Tenino Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.

 

Tenino Telephone Company DSL download speeds

Tenino Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tenino Telephone Company DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Tenino Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 45 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Tenino Telephone Company customers in Thurston County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 86.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Tenino Telephone Company DSL upload speeds

In Thurston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tenino Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Tenino Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Tenino Telephone Company 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, Tenino Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.

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Tenino Telephone Company's Thurston County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 86.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% 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 Washington?

DSL internet speeds in Thurston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 78 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 94.55% 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9850199.10%
9850397.19%
9851391.32%
9850696.67%
9851290.90%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9851694.47%
9850294.81%
9858990.65%
9832799.09%
9857699.39%

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