In Forest Lake there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,350 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 Forest Lake, MN.
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Forest Lake, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Forest Lake
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 Forest Lake are not shown.
Forest Lake Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forest Lake is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.85% of Forest Lake. 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 Forest Lake above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Forest Lake?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Forest Lake.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Forest Lake home can get up to 1,350 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 12.95% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 83.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest Lake.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Forest Lake, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Forest Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest Lake you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.72% of Forest Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.83% 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 Forest Lake homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest Lake, along with details on where in Forest Lake and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Forest Lake, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 96.85%, or 19,369 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forest Lake area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Lake.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Lake. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Lake can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Forest Lake customers is up to 1,350 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake cable providers. Midco offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Lake is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 106 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 82.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
Forest Lake Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Forest Lake compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Forest Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,350 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 96.85% in Forest Lake.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest Lake 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
- Wyoming, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Centerville, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lino Lakes, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stacy, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marine On St. Croix, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lindstrom, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Walled Lake, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Grand Island, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Great Neck, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Guilford, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Court House, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hannibal, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds