In Dakota County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 97.77% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,368 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 Dakota County, MN.
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Dakota County, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Dakota 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 Dakota County are not shown.
Dakota County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dakota County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.77% of Dakota County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Dakota County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dakota County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dakota County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dakota County home can get up to 1,368 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 30.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.69% 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 Dakota County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Dakota County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dakota County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dakota County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 56.16% of Dakota County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.62% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dakota County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dakota County, along with details on where in Dakota County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Dakota County, MN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 56.66%, or 249,252 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dakota County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dakota County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dakota County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dakota County. The fastest plan anyone in Dakota County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dakota County customers is up to 1,630 Mbps.
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- 53.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Dakota County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dakota County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Dakota County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 150 Mbps.
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- 53.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 46.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Dakota County, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 41.20%, or 181,218 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, central, south, and east Dakota County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Dakota County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dakota County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dakota County. The fastest plan anyone in Dakota County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dakota County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Dakota 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 Dakota County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dakota County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Dakota County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 1.43%, or 6,277 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Dakota 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 Dakota County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dakota County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dakota County. The fastest plan anyone in Dakota County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Dakota County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Dakota 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 below average compared to other Dakota County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dakota County is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Dakota County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dakota County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dakota County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Dakota County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,368 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 97.77% in Dakota County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dakota 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
- Scott County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carver County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McLeod County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eau Claire County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Renville County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yellow Medicine County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamlin County, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shawano County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ada County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washoe County, NV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Burlington County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Camden County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spokane County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Prince William County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds