In Forest Lake there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 26.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,050 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 Fiber internet providers in Forest Lake, MN.
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Forest Lake, MN Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 26.72% of Forest Lake. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Quantum Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Forest Lake above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Forest Lake?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forest Lake.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Forest Lake home can get up to 6,050 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 11.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest Lake.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Forest Lake, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Forest Lake, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 17.47%, or 3,493 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, southwest, and south Forest Lake area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forest Lake.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Lake. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Lake can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Forest Lake customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Forest Lake download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Forest Lake fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Lake is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Forest Lake, MN
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 15.79%, or 3,158 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, southwest, north, west, and south Forest Lake area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forest Lake.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Lake. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Lake can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Forest Lake customers is up to 6,434 Mbps.
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- 73.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Forest Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 6,174 Mbps.
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- 73.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Forest Lake, MN
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 10.36%, or 2,071 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, northwest, north, and south Forest Lake area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest Lake.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Lake. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Lake can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 60 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Forest Lake customers is up to 874 Mbps.
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- 36.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Forest Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Forest Lake fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 848 Mbps.
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- 36.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
Forest Lake Fiber 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 fiber internet in Forest Lake compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Forest Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 6,050 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 26.72% in Forest Lake.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Wyoming, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Scandia, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hugo, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chisago City, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lino Lakes, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stacy, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marine On St. Croix, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lindstrom, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ham Lake, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Walled Lake, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Godfrey, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waunakee, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Island, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Great Neck, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watervliet, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guilford, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Court House, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hannibal, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds