In Zell there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 73.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 31 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.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Zell
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 Zell are not shown.
Zell Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Zell is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.11% of Zell. 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 Zell above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Zell?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Zell.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Zell home can get up to 31 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 25.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.62% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Zell.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Zell, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Zell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Zell you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.28% of Zell homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 3.30%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Zell homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Zell, along with details on where in Zell and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Zell, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 73.11%, or 155 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, northeast, south, central, and northwest Zell area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Zell.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Zell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Zell. The fastest plan anyone in Zell can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Zell customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 34.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 54.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Zell 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 Zell DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Zell 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 2.6 Mbps.
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- 34.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zell DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Zell or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Zell compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Zell are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 31 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 73.11% in Zell.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Zell 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
- Rockham, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Athol, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tulare, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ashton, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Miranda, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Polo, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale Colony, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Frankfort, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mellette, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brohard, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Burnett, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Bueche, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bucks, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brownwood, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waterloo, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brice, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brems, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds