In Steele County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 82.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,017 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.
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Steele County, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Steele 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 Steele County are not shown.
Steele 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 Steele County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.30% of Steele County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Steele County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Steele County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Steele County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Steele County home can get up to 1,017 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,250 Mbps, which 5.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.64% 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 Steele County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Steele County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Steele County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Steele County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.96% of Steele County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Steele County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Steele County, along with details on where in Steele County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Steele County, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 71.33%, or 26,680 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, northeast, northwest, and west Steele County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Steele County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Steele County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Steele County. The fastest plan anyone in Steele County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Steele County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Steele County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Steele County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Steele County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Steele County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 5.66%, or 2,117 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, and northwest Steele 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 Steele County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Steele County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Steele County. The fastest plan anyone in Steele County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Steele County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Steele 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 Steele County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Steele County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Steele County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 5.31%, or 1,988 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Steele County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Steele County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Steele County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Steele County. The fastest plan anyone in Steele County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Steele County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Steele County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Steele County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Steele County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Steele County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Steele County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Steele County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Steele County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,017 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 82.30% in Steele County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Steele 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
- Waseca County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dodge County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Olmsted County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Earth County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Winona County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Murray County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wakulla County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Covington County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Danville City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dare County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Daviess County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Defiance County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds