In Benton County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 66.23% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,029 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 Cable internet providers in Benton County, MN.
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Benton County, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Benton 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 Benton County are not shown.
Benton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Benton County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 66.23% of Benton County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Benton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Benton County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Benton County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Benton County home can get up to 1,029 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 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, 59.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Benton County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Benton County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Benton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benton County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.07% of Benton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.53% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.86%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Benton County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benton County, along with details on where in Benton County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Benton County, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 59.25%, or 24,516 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, central, southwest, and southeast Benton County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benton County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Benton County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Benton County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 6.99%, or 2,891 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and northwest Benton County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benton County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benton County customers is up to 1,273 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benton County cable providers. Midco offers 2 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 Benton County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Benton County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Benton County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Benton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,029 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 66.23% in Benton County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benton County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable 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
- Stearns County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mille Lacs County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pope County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Traverse County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Price County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oneida County, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Taos County, NM: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Emmet County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, AZ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dorchester County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Bow County, MT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Siskiyou County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Curry County, NM: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Mary Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds