In Big Falls there are 6 residential internet providers covering 94.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Big Falls
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 Big Falls are not shown.
Big Falls Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 94.09% of Big Falls. 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 Paul Bunyan Communications. Now you can call companies in Big Falls with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Big Falls?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Big Falls.
Internet Speed Key
The average Big Falls home can get up to 941 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 87.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.45% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Falls.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Big Falls, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Big Falls?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Falls you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.68% of Big Falls homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.91% of Big Falls homes.
Internet Market Health in Big Falls
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Big Falls 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 Big Falls based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Big Falls internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Big Falls homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Big Falls internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Big Falls needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Falls, along with details on where in Big Falls and at what speeds.
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Big Falls, MN
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber coverage
About 87.68%, or 178 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Falls area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Falls.
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Falls. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Big Falls can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Big Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber upload speeds
In Big Falls download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Paul Bunyan Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Paul Bunyan Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Falls fiber providers. Paul Bunyan Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Falls is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Big Falls, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 83.74%, or 170 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Falls area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Big Falls.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Big Falls can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Falls customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 91.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Big Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Falls DSL providers. Frontier 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 Big Falls is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 91.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Falls, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.09%, or 191 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Falls area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Falls.
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 Big Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Big Falls can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Falls customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Falls 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 the slowest compared to other Big Falls fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Big Falls 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Falls, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 88.18%, or 179 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Falls area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Falls.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Big Falls can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Big Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Falls 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 the fastest compared to other Big Falls fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Falls is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Big Falls Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Falls or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Big Falls compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Big Falls are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 94.09% in Big Falls.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Falls 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 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
- Grand Falls, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Littlefork, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gemmell, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loman, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wildwood, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pelland, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mizpah, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Effie, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manitou, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ericsburg, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fly, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fostoria, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reidsburg, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee Bluffs, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Foster Creek, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mission Ridge, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chiltonville, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cholame, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cibola, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wamsutter, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds