Northern Telephone Company is one of the smallest internet service providers in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Minnesota. Learn more about Northern Telephone Company's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Northern Telephone Company internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting Northern Telephone Company.
Northern Telephone Company Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see Northern Telephone Company's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0.01% | 51 Mbps |
How fast is Northern Telephone Company's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, Northern Telephone Company internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 100 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 51 Mbps. This puts Northern Telephone Company in the 11th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are much slower than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1.0 Mbps to a high of 20 Mbps. The average is 9.7 Mbps, placing Northern Telephone Company in the 7th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is too slow for a modern household.
What broadband services does Northern Telephone Company offer?
Across the country Northern Telephone Company offers DSL and fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service Northern Telephone Company offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of Northern Telephone Company customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
45.86% |
100 Mbps |
DSL |
62.66% |
10 Mbps |
Where is Northern Telephone Company Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The Northern Telephone Company fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 45.86% of Northern Telephone Company's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
Where is Northern Telephone Company DSL Available?
DSL Internet Speed
DSL is delivered over the telephone line. Speeds are often slower than cable or fiber, but the service is often less expensive. The above Northern Telephone Company DSL availability map shows where Northern Telephone Company customers can get DSL service and at what download speeds. The average speed of Northern Telephone Company DSL across the nation is 10 Mbps download and 1.0 Mbps for upload speed. 62.66% of Northern Telephone Company customers can choose DSL.
Can I get Northern Telephone Company TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get Northern Telephone Company internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Northern Telephone Company serve?
With coverage in 8 cities and 5 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Togo, MN | 62.23% | 28 Mbps |
| Wawina, MN | 38.04% | 100 Mbps |
| Goodland, MN | 17.26% | 100 Mbps |
| Side Lake, MN | 5.13% | 26 Mbps |
| Bigfork, MN | 2.56% | 10 Mbps |
| Cook, MN | 0.99% | 68 Mbps |
| Floodwood, MN | 0.83% | 100 Mbps |
| Swan River, MN | 2.40% | 100 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 56628, MN | 11.41% | 25 Mbps |
| 55736, MN | 7.75% | 100 Mbps |
| 55781, MN | 5.74% | 10 Mbps |
| 55723, MN | 1.21% | 80 Mbps |
| 55784, MN | 4.73% | 100 Mbps |