In 56221 there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.46% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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7 Internet Service Providers in 56221
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 56221 are not shown.
56221 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.46% of 56221. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Federated Telephone. Now you can call companies in 56221 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 56221?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 56221.
Internet Speed Key
The average 56221 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.46% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in 56221?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 56221 you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.46% of 56221 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- 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 56221 homes.
Internet Market Health in 56221
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 56221 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 56221 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
56221 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 56221 homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. 56221 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 56221 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 56221, along with details on where in 56221 and at what speeds.
Federated Telephone Fiber in 56221, MN
Federated Telephone fiber coverage
About 95.00%, or 703 people, have Federated Telephone fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 56221 area. Federated Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 56221.
Federated Telephone fiber download speeds
Federated Telephone is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56221. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Federated Telephone fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 56221. The fastest plan anyone in 56221 can order from Federated Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 56221 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Federated Telephone fiber upload speeds
In 56221 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Federated Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Federated Telephone is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 56221 fiber providers. Federated Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 56221 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in 56221, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 54.86%, or 406 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, east, north, and northeast 56221 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 56221.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56221. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 56221. The fastest plan anyone in 56221 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 56221 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 56221 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 56221 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 56221 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Runestone Telephone Association Fiber in 56221, MN
Runestone Telephone Association fiber coverage
About 4.46%, or 33 people, have Runestone Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest and north 56221 area. Runestone Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 56221.
Runestone Telephone Association fiber download speeds
Runestone Telephone Association is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56221. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Runestone Telephone Association fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 56221. The fastest plan anyone in 56221 can order from Runestone Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 56221 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Runestone Telephone Association fiber upload speeds
In 56221 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Runestone Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Runestone Telephone Association is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 56221 fiber providers. Runestone Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 56221 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in 56221, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 12.30%, or 91 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast 56221 area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 56221.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56221. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 56221. The fastest plan anyone in 56221 can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all 56221 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In 56221 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 56221 fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 56221 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in 56221, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 1.49%, or 11 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west 56221 area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 56221.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 56221. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 56221. The fastest plan anyone in 56221 can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 56221 customers is up to 130 Mbps.
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- 45.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In 56221 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 56221 fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 56221 is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 74 Mbps.
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- 45.5% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
56221 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 56221 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 56221 compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in 56221 are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.46% in 56221.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 56221 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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