In Wadena County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 48.35% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 30 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 Wadena County, MN.
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Wadena County, MN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Wadena 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 Wadena County are not shown.
Wadena County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wadena County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 48.35% of Wadena County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Arvig. Call one of the companies with service in Wadena County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Wadena County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Wadena County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Wadena County home can get up to 30 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 3.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wadena County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Wadena County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Wadena County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wadena County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.32% of Wadena County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.36% 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 less than 1% of Wadena County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wadena County, along with details on where in Wadena County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Wadena County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 47.80%, or 6,723 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, central, south, north, and northeast Wadena County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wadena County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Wadena County. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena 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 Wadena County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Wadena 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 average compared to other Wadena 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 Wadena 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Wadena County, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 19.94%, or 2,804 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, and south Wadena County area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wadena County.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wadena County. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena County can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wadena County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Wadena County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wadena County DSL providers. Arvig offers 4 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 Wadena County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 38.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wadena County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wadena County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Wadena County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
DSL internet speeds in Wadena County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 30 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 48.35% in Wadena County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wadena 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
- Todd County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Otter Tail County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hubbard County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Becker County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crow Wing County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkin County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aitkin County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, ND: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ringgold County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guadalupe County, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Guanica Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gulf County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hamlin County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ray County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds