In Bemidji there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,030 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Bemidji
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 Bemidji are not shown.
Bemidji 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 Bemidji is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.42% of Bemidji. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Paul Bunyan Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Bemidji above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Bemidji?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Bemidji.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Bemidji home can get up to 1,030 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 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, 95.35% 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 Bemidji.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Bemidji, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Bemidji?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bemidji you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.18% of Bemidji homes.
- Cable is fastest for 79.24% 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 3.58% of Bemidji homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bemidji, along with details on where in Bemidji and at what speeds.
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Bemidji, MN
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber coverage
About 96.42%, or 28,306 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bemidji area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bemidji.
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bemidji. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bemidji. The fastest plan anyone in Bemidji can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bemidji customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber upload speeds
In Bemidji download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Paul Bunyan Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Paul Bunyan Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bemidji fiber providers. Paul Bunyan Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bemidji is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Bemidji, MN
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.53%, or 449 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and east Bemidji area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bemidji.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bemidji. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bemidji. The fastest plan anyone in Bemidji can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bemidji customers is up to 1,268 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 69.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Bemidji download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bemidji fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 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 Bemidji is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 959 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 69.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Bemidji Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bemidji or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Bemidji compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Bemidji are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,030 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 96.42% in Bemidji.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bemidji are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Wilton, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Turtle River, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Farris, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Solway, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pinewood, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tenstrike, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Puposky, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cass Lake, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aure, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Zionsville, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Lake Tahoe, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroeville, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schererville, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Twentynine Palms, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cayey, PR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Castaic, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carbondale, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buenaventura Lakes, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds