In Detroit Lakes there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 85.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,010 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 Detroit Lakes, MN.
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Detroit Lakes, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Detroit Lakes
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 Detroit Lakes are not shown.
Detroit Lakes Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Detroit Lakes is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 85.81% of Detroit Lakes. 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 Detroit Lakes above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Detroit Lakes?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Detroit Lakes.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Detroit Lakes home can get up to 1,010 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city 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, 84.93% 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 Detroit Lakes.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Detroit Lakes, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Detroit Lakes?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Detroit Lakes you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.89% of Detroit Lakes homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.70% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.92%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Detroit Lakes homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Detroit Lakes, along with details on where in Detroit Lakes and at what speeds.
Arvig Cable in Detroit Lakes, MN
Arvig cable coverage
About 85.81%, or 13,024 people, have Arvig cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit Lakes area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Detroit Lakes.
Arvig cable download speeds
Arvig is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit Lakes. Versus other cable providers in the area, Arvig cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit Lakes. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit Lakes can order from Arvig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Detroit Lakes customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arvig cable upload speeds
In Detroit Lakes 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 slowest compared to other Detroit Lakes cable providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit Lakes is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Detroit Lakes Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Detroit Lakes or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Detroit Lakes compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Detroit Lakes are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,010 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 85.81% in Detroit Lakes.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Detroit Lakes 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
- Shoreham, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Westbury, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rochert, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Audubon, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Eunice, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Callaway, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Frazee, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vergas, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dent, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pelican Rapids, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Great Lakes, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton Bays, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hampstead, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gulf Shores, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gretna, NE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greendale, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greencastle, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greece, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union City, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds