In Cook County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Cook 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 Cook County are not shown.
Cook County 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
Availability maps for all providers in Cook County
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Internet service is available in 98.30% of Cook 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 Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc. Now you can call companies in Cook County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cook County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cook County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cook County home can get up to 996 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.93% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cook County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Cook County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Cook County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cook 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 97.93% of Cook County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 1.70% of Cook County homes.
Internet Market Health in Cook County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cook 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 Cook County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Cook 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, Cook County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, fixed wireless, 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. Cook 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, Cook County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cook County, along with details on where in Cook County and at what speeds.
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc Fiber in Cook County, MN
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc fiber coverage
About 97.93%, or 5,484 people, have Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cook County area. Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cook County.
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc fiber download speeds
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cook County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cook County. The fastest plan anyone in Cook County can order from Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cook County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc fiber upload speeds
In Cook County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cook County fiber providers. Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cook County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Cook County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 83.00%, or 4,648 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, central, southeast, northeast, southwest, northwest, and west Cook County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cook County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cook County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Cook County. The fastest plan anyone in Cook 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 Cook County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook 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 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 52.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Cook County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 28.05%, or 1,571 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and east Cook 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 Cook County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cook County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cook County. The fastest plan anyone in Cook County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cook County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Cook 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 fastest compared to other Cook County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cook County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cook County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.29%, or 4,160 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, southeast, northeast, southwest, and central Cook 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 much of Cook 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 Cook County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cook County. The fastest plan anyone in Cook 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 Cook County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cook 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 the fastest compared to other Cook 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 Cook 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
- 41.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cook County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 677 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, and east Cook 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 Cook County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cook County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cook County. The fastest plan anyone in Cook County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cook County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cook 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 Cook County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cook County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cook County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 677 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, and east Cook 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 Cook County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cook 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 Cook County. The fastest plan anyone in Cook County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cook County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Cook County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cook County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cook County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Cook County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 996 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 98.30% in Cook County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cook 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
- Keweenaw County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Itasca County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clearwater County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mahnomen County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Lake County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norman County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tyler County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tunica County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Conejos County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Conecuh County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turner County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Comanche County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Comanche County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Twiggs County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Collingsworth County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colfax County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds