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DSL: Affordable Home Wi-Fi Faces 2025 Phase-Out

9/23/2025

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DSL uses copper lines to deliver home Wi-Fi up to 115 Mbps, a reliable, affordable option.
In 2025, major DSL providers include CenturyLink, Frontier, and Kinetic by Windstream.
Prices range from $30 to $65 per month, depending on provider and speed.
Best for light use; slower uploads, with fiber expanding and DSL phased out; modem required.

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Story summary

DSL uses copper lines to deliver home Wi-Fi up to 115 Mbps, a reliable, affordable option.
In 2025, major DSL providers include CenturyLink, Frontier, and Kinetic by Windstream.
Prices range from $30 to $65 per month, depending on provider and speed.
Best for light use; slower uploads, with fiber expanding and DSL phased out; modem required.