In Clearwater County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.32% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 5,949 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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Clearwater County, MN Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County are not shown.
Clearwater 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 Clearwater County is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.32% of Clearwater County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Garden Valley. Call one of the companies with service in Clearwater County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Clearwater County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Clearwater County.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Clearwater County home can get up to 5,949 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 98.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.01% 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 Clearwater County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Clearwater County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Clearwater County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clearwater County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.32% of Clearwater County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 Clearwater County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clearwater County, along with details on where in Clearwater County and at what speeds.
Garden Valley Fiber in Clearwater County, MN

Garden Valley fiber coverage
About 98.31%, or 8,380 people, have Garden Valley fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clearwater County area. Garden Valley is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Clearwater County.
Garden Valley fiber download speeds
Garden Valley is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Garden Valley fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Garden Valley goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Clearwater County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Garden Valley fiber upload speeds
In Clearwater County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Garden Valley fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Garden Valley is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clearwater County fiber providers. Garden Valley offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clearwater County is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Clearwater County, MN

Paul Bunyan Communications fiber coverage
About 1.96%, or 167 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and northeast Clearwater County area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Clearwater County.
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clearwater County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber upload speeds
In Clearwater County 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 Clearwater County fiber providers. Paul Bunyan Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clearwater County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Clearwater County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clearwater County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Clearwater County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Clearwater County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 5,949 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 99.32% in Clearwater County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clearwater County 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 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
- Beltrami County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mahnomen County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hubbard County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Red Lake County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norman County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Itasca County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Steele County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sheridan County, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glascock County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sitka City and Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sioux County, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Valley County, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Valley County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gooding County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sibley County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sherman County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds


