In Brainerd there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.16% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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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Brainerd, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Brainerd
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 Brainerd are not shown.
Brainerd Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Brainerd is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.16% of Brainerd. 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 Brainerd above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Brainerd?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Brainerd.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Brainerd home can get up to 991 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 81.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.04% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brainerd.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Brainerd, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Brainerd?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brainerd you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.22% of Brainerd homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.07% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Brainerd homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brainerd, along with details on where in Brainerd and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Brainerd, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 81.12%, or 19,578 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brainerd area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brainerd.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainerd. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brainerd. The fastest plan anyone in Brainerd can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brainerd customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Brainerd 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 fastest compared to other Brainerd cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brainerd is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Savage Communications Cable in Brainerd, MN
Savage Communications cable coverage
About 6.03%, or 1,455 people, have Savage Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Brainerd area. Savage Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brainerd.
Savage Communications cable download speeds
Savage Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainerd. Versus other cable providers in the area, Savage Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brainerd. The fastest plan anyone in Brainerd can order from Savage Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Brainerd customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Savage Communications cable upload speeds
In Brainerd download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Savage Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Savage Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brainerd cable providers. Savage Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brainerd is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Brainerd Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brainerd or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Brainerd compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Brainerd are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 991 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 82.16% in Brainerd.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brainerd 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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