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Centurylink Internet Availability

Centurylink internet availability by address. Enter a zip code, city, or address below to see all providers.

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Centurylink is currently the 7th largest internet provider in the United States, operating in 20 states or territories covering 40,883,758 people, and offering speeds over 1,000 Mbps to 9.92% of those people. Centurylink offers DSL and fiber connections, explore our comprehensive and frequently updated availability maps below.

Centurylink Availability Maps

Centurylink has internet service available to 11.60% of people in the US. Among those covered, the breakdown by service type is as follows:

  • Fiber internet for 18.55%
  • Cable for 0.00%
  • DSL for 93.91%
  • Fixed wireless for 0.00%

This map illustrates Centurylink’s internet availability across the United States. Use the buttons at the top of the map to toggle between the different types of connections including DSL and fiber.

Centurylink Internet Availability Map

For more detailed comparisons and interactive maps, visit our Internet Service Providers Near You page. Alternatively, you can search by address on our Internet Service Providers by Address page, or use the search feature at the top of this page.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Centurylink Internet Plans & Pricing

PlanMonthly PriceTypical Download SpeedTypical Upload SpeedConnection Type
Fiber Internet 500$50.00500 Mbps500 MbpsFiber
Simply Unlimited Internet$55.00100 Mbps20 MbpsDSL
Fiber Gigabit$75.00940 Mbps940​ MbpsFiber

Note: These provider-reported typical speeds reflect plan-specific expectations, while speed metrics elsewhere on our site measure maximum available performance across areas.

Centurylink Internet by State

This map highlights Centurylink coverage and speeds by state, Centurylink has the biggest presence in Arizona, Colorado, and Washington. Hover over each state to see Centurylink availability by connection type, and click on a state to see all providers in that state.

Centurylink Internet Customer Reviews

Centurylink has an overall rating of 3.31 out of 5, with a total of 163 reviews and ratings across the United States. Ratings by service type include: Fiber: 3.84 stars, Cable: 3.00 stars, DSL: 3.01 stars, Fixed Wireless: 2.75 stars. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review Centurylink here.

Connection

Customer Rating

Fiber

Fiber: 3.844827586000 of 5 stars

58

Cable

Cable: 3.000000000000 of 5 stars

5

DSL

DSL: 3.011111111000 of 5 stars

90

Fixed Wireless

Fixed Wireless: 2.750000000000 of 5 stars

4

For detailed reviews, visit our Centurylink Internet Reviews page.

Centurylink’s Biggest Competitors

Centurylink frequently competes for customers with providers like T-Mobile Home Internet, EarthLink, and AT&T. Below, we offer a side-by-side comparison of these ISPs based on key metrics such as service availability, average speeds, and customer ratings.

Centurylink vs T-Mobile Home Internet
90.79% Availability Overlap
Centurylink logoT-Mobile Home Internet logo
National Availability
11.60%85.72%
High Speed Availability
18.55% Fiber100.00% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
238 Mbps59 Mbps
Customer Rating
(163) (284)

Full Comparison

Centurylink vs AT&T
73.36% Availability Overlap
Centurylink logoAT&T logo
National Availability
11.60%71.22%
High Speed Availability
18.55% Fiber99.68% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
238 Mbps161 Mbps
Customer Rating
(163) (924)

Full Comparison

Centurylink vs EarthLink
73.36% Availability Overlap
Centurylink logoEarthLink logo
National Availability
11.60%76.09%
High Speed Availability
18.55% Fiber99.68% Fixed Wireless
Average Speed
238 Mbps161 Mbps
Customer Rating
(163) (12)

Full Comparison

Centurylink competes with 670 other ISPs across the U.S., defined as any provider that competes in at least some part of Centurylink's service area. On average, customers within Centurylink's service area have about 6.0 alternative ISP options to choose from.

Biggest Cities with Centurylink Internet Service

Centurylink is available in 5,307 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of the largest cities with Centurylink internet service:

Phoenix, AZ
  • Availability: 92.50%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 218 Mbps
Minneapolis, MN
  • Availability: 79.41%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 329 Mbps
Denver, CO
  • Availability: 95.57%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 420 Mbps
Seattle, WA
  • Availability: 62.48%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 429 Mbps
Las Vegas, NV
  • Availability: 93.41%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 299 Mbps
Portland, OR
  • Availability: 44.94%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 609 Mbps
Orlando, FL
  • Availability: 48.49%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 263 Mbps
Salt Lake City, UT
  • Availability: 96.16%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 387 Mbps
Tucson, AZ
  • Availability: 88.80%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 171 Mbps
Albuquerque, NM
  • Availability: 95.34%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 103 Mbps
Omaha, NE
  • Availability: 84.46%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 332 Mbps
Boise, ID
  • Availability: 93.13%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 317 Mbps
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Availability: 91.84%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 270 Mbps
Fort Myers, FL
  • Availability: 90.19%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 303 Mbps
Des Moines, IA
  • Availability: 88.91%
  • Avg. Download Speed: 368 Mbps

Centurylink Frequently Asked Questions

  • How fast is Centurylink Internet?

    • The fastest available speed from Centurylink is 8,000 Mbps download 8,000 Mbps upload. Speed tiers start at 10 Mbps download and 1.0 Mbps upload for cheaper service packages.
    • The average speed most people can get from Centurylink is 238 Mbps download and 176 Mbps upload.
    • Have Centurylink and want to see what speed you get? User our Centurylink Speed Test tool to find out.
    • Our visitors rate Centurylink 3.27 out of 5 for speed.
  • Is Centurylink available in my area?

  • Does Centurylink have fiber internet?

    • 18.55% of Centurylink customers can subscribe to fiber internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 995 Mbps and average upload speed of 911 Mbps.
  • Does Centurylink have cable internet?

    • Centurylink does not offer any Cable internet service.
  • Does Centurylink have DSL internet?

    • 93.91% of Centurylink customers can subscribe to DSL internet. These customers receive an average download speed of 68 Mbps and average upload speed of 9 Mbps.
  • Does Centurylink have Fixed Wireless internet?

    • Centurylink does not offer any Fixed internet service.