In Kanabec County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,001 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County are not shown.
Kanabec 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 99.81% of Kanabec 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 ECE Fiber. Now you can call companies in Kanabec County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kanabec County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kanabec County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kanabec County home can get up to 2,001 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 10.03% 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 Kanabec County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Kanabec County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Kanabec County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kanabec 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 73.51% of Kanabec County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 19.82% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.60%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kanabec County homes.
Internet Market Health in Kanabec County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kanabec 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 Kanabec County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Kanabec County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kanabec County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Kanabec County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Kanabec County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kanabec County, along with details on where in Kanabec County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Kanabec County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 94.03%, or 15,075 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanabec County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kanabec County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kanabec County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 Kanabec County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Kanabec County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
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- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
ECE Fiber Fiber in Kanabec County, MN
ECE Fiber fiber coverage
About 71.15%, or 11,407 people, have ECE Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanabec County area. ECE Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kanabec County.
ECE Fiber fiber download speeds
ECE Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ECE Fiber fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from ECE Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Kanabec County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
ECE Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Kanabec County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ECE Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ECE Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kanabec County fiber providers. ECE Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanabec County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Kanabec County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 26.02%, or 4,171 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and southwest Kanabec County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kanabec County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kanabec County customers is up to 1,268 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 Kanabec County cable providers. Midco 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 Kanabec County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 67 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Kanabec County, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 10.03%, or 1,608 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, south, southwest, and west Kanabec County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kanabec County.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Kanabec County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Kanabec County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kanabec County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanabec County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Kanabec County, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.26%, or 363 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and north Kanabec County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kanabec County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 46.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 33.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Kanabec County 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 slowest compared to other Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 4.5 Mbps.
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- 46.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Savage Communications Fiber in Kanabec County, MN
Savage Communications fiber coverage
About 1.72%, or 275 people, have Savage Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and northeast Kanabec 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 Kanabec County.
Savage Communications fiber download speeds
Savage Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Savage Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from Savage Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kanabec County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Savage Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 below average compared to other Kanabec County fiber providers. Savage Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanabec 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
Benton Communications Fiber in Kanabec County, MN
Benton Communications fiber coverage
About 1.24%, or 198 people, have Benton Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Kanabec County area. Benton Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kanabec County.
Benton Communications fiber download speeds
Benton Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Benton Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from Benton Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Kanabec County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Benton Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kanabec County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Benton Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Benton Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kanabec County fiber providers. Benton Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanabec County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kanabec County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.52%, or 14,512 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanabec 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 most of Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 6.5 Mbps.
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- 20.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kanabec County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.93%, or 12,173 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanabec County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kanabec County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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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- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kanabec County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 75.93%, or 12,173 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanabec County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kanabec County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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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- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Kanabec County, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 22.46%, or 3,601 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanabec County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kanabec County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Kanabec County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanabec County 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 Kanabec County fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanabec County is up to 130 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 130.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kanabec County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 17.74%, or 2,844 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southwest, south, northwest, and east Kanabec 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 Kanabec County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanabec County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanabec County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanabec County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kanabec County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanabec 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 Kanabec County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanabec County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Kanabec County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kanabec County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kanabec County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Kanabec County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 2,001 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.81% in Kanabec County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kanabec 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
- Mille Lacs County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chisago County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burnett County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morrison County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stearns County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Brown County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Braxton County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Breathitt County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bremer County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brewster County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broadwater County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yankton County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds