In Walsh County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 53.55% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 23 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 Walsh County, ND.
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Walsh County, ND Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Walsh 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 Walsh County are not shown.
Walsh County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Walsh County is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 53.55% of Walsh 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 Walsh County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Walsh County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Walsh County.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Walsh County home can get up to 23 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 80 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.62% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Walsh County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Walsh County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Walsh County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Walsh County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.52% of Walsh County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.27% 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 Walsh County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Walsh County, along with details on where in Walsh County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Walsh County, ND

Centurylink DSL coverage
About 53.55%, or 5,657 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, southeast, and south Walsh County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Walsh County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Walsh County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Walsh County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Walsh County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Walsh County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Walsh County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Walsh County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Walsh County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Walsh County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 23 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 53.55% in Walsh County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Walsh 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
- Grand Forks County, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kittson County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Red Lake County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roseau County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake of the Woods County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ward County, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Koochiching County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mountrail County, ND: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Grundy County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gregory County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


