In Aitkin County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.78% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 870 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Aitkin 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 Aitkin County are not shown.
Aitkin County 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 98.78% of Aitkin County. 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 Savage Communications. Now you can call companies in Aitkin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Aitkin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Aitkin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Aitkin County home can get up to 870 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 1.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Aitkin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Aitkin County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Aitkin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Aitkin County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.89% of Aitkin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.54% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.86%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.49%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.22% of Aitkin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Aitkin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Aitkin County 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 Aitkin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Aitkin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Aitkin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Aitkin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Aitkin County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Aitkin County, along with details on where in Aitkin County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Aitkin County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 53.19%, or 8,350 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, north, south, central, and southeast Aitkin County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Aitkin County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Aitkin County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Aitkin County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Aitkin County, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 49.44%, or 7,761 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Aitkin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aitkin County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Aitkin County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 38.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Aitkin County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
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- 38.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Savage Communications Fiber in Aitkin County, MN
Savage Communications fiber coverage
About 35.54%, or 5,579 people, have Savage Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, northeast, central, east, north, southeast, and northwest Aitkin County area. Savage Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aitkin County.
Savage Communications fiber download speeds
Savage Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Savage Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Savage Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Savage Communications fiber upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Savage Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Savage Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Aitkin County fiber providers. Savage Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mille Lacs Energy Fiber in Aitkin County, MN
Mille Lacs Energy fiber coverage
About 27.06%, or 4,247 people, have Mille Lacs Energy fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, east, west, and central Aitkin County area. Mille Lacs Energy is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Aitkin County.
Mille Lacs Energy fiber download speeds
Mille Lacs Energy is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mille Lacs Energy fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Mille Lacs Energy goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mille Lacs Energy fiber upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mille Lacs Energy fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mille Lacs Energy is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Aitkin County fiber providers. Mille Lacs Energy offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Aitkin County, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 17.09%, or 2,682 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Aitkin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Aitkin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Aitkin County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Savage Communications Cable in Aitkin County, MN
Savage Communications cable coverage
About 14.48%, or 2,273 people, have Savage Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, south, northwest, northeast, and central Aitkin County area. Savage Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Aitkin County.
Savage Communications cable download speeds
Savage Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Savage Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Savage Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Savage Communications cable upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Savage Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Savage Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Aitkin County cable providers. Savage Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Aitkin County, MN
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber coverage
About 12.73%, or 1,999 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, northwest, north, northeast, south, and southwest Aitkin 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 Aitkin County.
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber upload speeds
In Aitkin 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 one of the slowest compared to other Aitkin 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 Aitkin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
CTC (Minnesota) Fiber in Aitkin County, MN
CTC fiber coverage
About 9.31%, or 1,461 people, have CTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Aitkin County area. CTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Aitkin County.
CTC (Minnesota) fiber download speeds
CTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CTC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from CTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
CTC (Minnesota) fiber upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for CTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Aitkin County fiber providers. CTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tremolo Communications Fiber in Aitkin County, MN
Tremolo fiber coverage
About 1.75%, or 275 people, have Tremolo fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Aitkin County area. Tremolo is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Aitkin County.
Tremolo Communications fiber download speeds
Tremolo is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tremolo fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Tremolo goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Tremolo Communications fiber upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tremolo fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tremolo is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Aitkin County fiber providers. Tremolo offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 2,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Aitkin County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.66%, or 10,150 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Aitkin County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Aitkin County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Aitkin County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Aitkin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Aitkin County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 39.20%, or 6,153 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Aitkin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aitkin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Aitkin County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Aitkin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Aitkin County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 39.20%, or 6,153 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Aitkin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aitkin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Aitkin County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Aitkin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Aitkin County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 23.27%, or 3,652 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, north, northwest, south, northeast, and southeast Aitkin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Aitkin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aitkin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aitkin County. The fastest plan anyone in Aitkin County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Aitkin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aitkin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Aitkin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aitkin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Aitkin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Aitkin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Aitkin County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Aitkin County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 870 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 98.78% in Aitkin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Aitkin County 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 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
- Crow Wing County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carlton County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wadena County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Todd County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hubbard County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otter Tail County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Grant County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swift County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosebud County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Presidio County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenlee County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lemhi County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pershing County, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds