Northern Wireless is a small internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Minnesota. Learn more about Northern Wireless's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Northern Wireless 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 Wireless.
Northern Wireless Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see Northern Wireless'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 | 0.10% | 84 Mbps |
How fast is Northern Wireless's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, Northern Wireless 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 84 Mbps. This puts Northern Wireless in the 16th 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 40 Mbps. The average is 33 Mbps, placing Northern Wireless in the 20th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is a little lacking for a modern household.
What broadband services does Northern Wireless offer?
Across the country Northern Wireless offers fixed wireless and DSL internet service. The table below shows which types of service Northern Wireless offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of Northern Wireless customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
DSL |
0.58% |
100 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
100.00% |
84 Mbps |
Where is Northern Wireless 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 Wireless DSL availability map shows where Northern Wireless customers can get DSL service and at what download speeds. The average speed of Northern Wireless DSL across the nation is 100 Mbps download and 25 Mbps for upload speed. 0.58% of Northern Wireless customers can choose DSL.
Where is Northern Wireless Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The Northern Wireless Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 100.00% of Northern Wireless's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 84 Mbps down and 33 Mbps up.
Can I get Northern Wireless TV Service?
Probably not. Most fixed wireless and DSL internet providers are not able to deliver television service over the same connection, but you can always call to check. In either case, you can also get Northern Wireless internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Northern Wireless serve?
With coverage in 7 cities and 5 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Chisholm, MN | 87.27% | 85 Mbps |
| Side Lake, MN | 76.66% | 73 Mbps |
| Buhl, MN | 13.32% | 100 Mbps |
| Britt, MN | 7.37% | 88 Mbps |
| Toivola, MN | 66.02% | 94 Mbps |
| Meadowlands, MN | 7.01% | 84 Mbps |
| Kinney, MN | 6.33% | 24 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 55719, MN | 85.73% | 85 Mbps |
| 55781, MN | 82.92% | 73 Mbps |
| 55765, MN | 14.29% | 90 Mbps |
| 55710, MN | 6.99% | 88 Mbps |
| 55746, MN | 0.09% | 100 Mbps |