In Dent there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 68.50% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Dent, MN.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Dent
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 Dent are not shown.
Dent 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 Dent is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 68.50% of Dent. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Arvig. Call one of the companies with service in Dent above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dent?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dent.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dent home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 68.50% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dent you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.00% of Dent homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.63% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dent homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dent, along with details on where in Dent and at what speeds.
Arvig Cable in Dent, MN

Arvig cable coverage
About 68.50%, or 1,096 people, have Arvig cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, east, west, southwest, southeast, south, and central Dent area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dent.
Arvig cable download speeds
Arvig is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dent. Versus other cable providers in the area, Arvig cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dent. The fastest plan anyone in Dent can order from Arvig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dent customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arvig cable upload speeds
In Dent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig cable. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dent cable providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dent is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Dent Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dent or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dent compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Dent are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 68.50% in Dent.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dent 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.
Nearby Cities
- Richville, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Pelican Rapids, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake Eunice, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Shoreham, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Underwood, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Battle Lake, MN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Arcola, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Rich Square, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Pinetta, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Pleasant City, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds


