In Yelm there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 91.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 34 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 Yelm, WA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Yelm
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 Yelm are not shown.
Yelm Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Yelm is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 91.31% of Yelm. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lightcurve. Call one of the companies with service in Yelm above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Yelm?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Yelm.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Yelm home can get up to 34 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 47.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.23% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Yelm.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Yelm, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Yelm?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Yelm you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Yelm homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.67% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 18.26%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.26%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Yelm homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Yelm, along with details on where in Yelm and at what speeds.
Lightcurve DSL in Yelm, WA
Lightcurve DSL coverage
About 91.31%, or 24,320 people, have Lightcurve DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Yelm area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Yelm.
Lightcurve DSL download speeds
Lightcurve is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Yelm. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lightcurve DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Yelm. The fastest plan anyone in Yelm can order from Lightcurve goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Yelm customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lightcurve DSL upload speeds
In Yelm 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 fastest compared to other Yelm DSL providers. Lightcurve offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Yelm 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Yelm DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Yelm or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Yelm compare to the rest of Washington?
DSL internet speeds in Yelm are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 34 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 91.31% in Yelm.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Yelm 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
- Rainier, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Vail, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mckenna, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nisqually Indian Community, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kellys Korner, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Creek, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Lewis, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eatonville, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lacey, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Phillipsburg, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Murray, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Murrells Inlet, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Naranjito, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nazareth, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Albany, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Castle, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New London, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Windsor, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oxford, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds