In Ely there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 6.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,250 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 Ely, MN.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Ely
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 Ely are not shown.
Ely 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 Ely is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 6.33% of Ely. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in Ely above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ely?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ely.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ely home can get up to 1,250 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,250 Mbps, which 6.33% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ely?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ely you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.00% of Ely homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.33% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.93%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.08%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ely homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ely, along with details on where in Ely and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Ely, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 6.33%, or 255 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and central Ely area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ely.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ely. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ely. The fastest plan anyone in Ely can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Ely customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Ely 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 Ely cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ely is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Ely Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ely or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ely compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Ely are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,250 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 6.33% in Ely.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ely 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
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