In Big Stone County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,105 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Big Stone 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 Big Stone County are not shown.
Big Stone 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 99.85% of Big Stone 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 Midco. Now you can call companies in Big Stone County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Big Stone County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Big Stone County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Big Stone County home can get up to 1,105 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,250 Mbps, which 42.01% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Stone County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Big Stone County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Big Stone County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Stone County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.04% of Big Stone County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 57.80% of the county.
- 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 Big Stone County homes.
Internet Market Health in Big Stone County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Big Stone 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 Big Stone County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Big Stone County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Big Stone County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Big Stone County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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 Stone County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Stone County, along with details on where in Big Stone County and at what speeds.
Federated Telephone Fiber in Big Stone County, MN
Federated Telephone fiber coverage
About 45.10%, or 2,330 people, have Federated Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southeast, east, central, north, northeast, and south Big Stone County area. Federated Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Big Stone County.
Federated Telephone fiber download speeds
Federated Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Federated Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from Federated Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Federated Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Big Stone County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Federated Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Federated Telephone is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Stone County fiber providers. Federated Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone 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
Midco Cable in Big Stone County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 42.01%, or 2,170 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and central Big Stone County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Big Stone County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Big Stone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Stone County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone County is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Big Stone County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 23.36%, or 1,207 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northwest, northeast, west, and east Big Stone County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Big Stone County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Big Stone County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Big Stone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Big Stone County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 18.51%, or 956 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and central Big Stone County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Big Stone County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Big Stone County 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 slowest compared to other Big Stone County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 45.39%, or 2,345 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, west, southwest, southeast, and east Big Stone 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 some of Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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 Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone 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 Big Stone County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 21.53%, or 1,112 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Big Stone County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Big Stone County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Big Stone County customers is up to 146 Mbps.
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- 83.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Stone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Stone County fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 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 Big Stone County 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 114 Mbps.
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- 83.5% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 19.51%, or 1,008 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Big Stone County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Big Stone County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Stone County 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 below average compared to other Big Stone County fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 11.30%, or 584 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and east Big Stone County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Big Stone County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Stone 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 Big Stone County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 5.23%, or 270 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, central, and south Big Stone County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Big Stone County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Stone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Big Stone County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 5.23%, or 270 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, central, and south Big Stone County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Big Stone County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Stone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Stone County. The fastest plan anyone in Big Stone County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Big Stone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Stone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Big Stone County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Stone County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Big Stone County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Stone County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Big Stone County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Big Stone County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,105 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.85% in Big Stone County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Stone 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
- Grant County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Traverse County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roberts County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lac qui Parle County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swift County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Codington County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chippewa County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pope County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Day County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jeff Davis County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guadalupe County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tyrrell County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Esmeralda County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winkler County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaverhead County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edmunds County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilcox County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds