TV and Internet Providers in Koochiching County, MN


In Koochiching County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.34% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,475 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Koochiching County

Midco | Cable

Availability:

71.27%

Avg. Speed:

1,621 Mbps

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

68.06%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

54.98%

Avg. Speed:

7,000 Mbps

Paul Bunyan Communications | Fiber

Availability:

25.41%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Midco | Fiber

Availability:

6.90%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

2.93%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

74.29%

Avg. Speed:

75 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

14.24%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

14.24%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.32%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Koochiching County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 98.34% of Koochiching 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Koochiching County with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Koochiching County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Koochiching County.

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The average Koochiching County home can get up to 4,475 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 54.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Koochiching County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Koochiching County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Koochiching County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Koochiching 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 74.53% of Koochiching County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 16.02% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 6.09%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.70%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.66% of Koochiching County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Koochiching County

Koochiching County, MN map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the Koochiching 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 Koochiching County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Koochiching County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Koochiching County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, 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. Koochiching County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Koochiching County needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Koochiching County, along with details on where in Koochiching County and at what speeds.

Midco Cable in Koochiching County, MN

Midco cable coverage

About 71.27%, or 8,597 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, and east Koochiching County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Koochiching County.

 

Midco cable download speeds

Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County customers is up to 1,621 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 49.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 50.6% up to 1,250.0 Mbps

 

Midco cable upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 Koochiching County cable providers. Midco 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 Koochiching County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 476 Mbps.

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Midco's Koochiching County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 42.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 350.0 Mbps
  • 50.6% up to 60.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications DSL in Koochiching County, MN

Frontier DSL coverage

About 68.06%, or 8,209 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Koochiching County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Koochiching County.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 13.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 7.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 67.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 below average compared to other Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 2.3 Mbps.

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Frontier's Koochiching County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 12.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 67.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Koochiching County, MN

Frontier fiber coverage

About 54.98%, or 6,632 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, and east Koochiching County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Koochiching County.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Koochiching County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Koochiching County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Koochiching County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Koochiching County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Frontier's Koochiching County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Koochiching County, MN

Paul Bunyan Communications fiber coverage

About 25.41%, or 3,065 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, east, north, and west Koochiching County area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Koochiching County.

 

Paul Bunyan Communications fiber download speeds

Paul Bunyan Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Koochiching County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Paul Bunyan Communications customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Paul Bunyan Communications fiber upload speeds

In Koochiching County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Paul Bunyan Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Paul Bunyan Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Koochiching 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 Koochiching County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Paul Bunyan Communications's Koochiching County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Midco Fiber in Koochiching County, MN

Midco fiber coverage

About 6.90%, or 832 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Koochiching 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 Koochiching County.

 

Midco fiber download speeds

Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Koochiching County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Midco fiber upload speeds

In Koochiching County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Koochiching County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Koochiching County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's Koochiching County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Koochiching County, MN

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 2.93%, or 353 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, and west Koochiching County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Koochiching County.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Koochiching County customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 31.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 32.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 36.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 below average compared to other Koochiching County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Koochiching County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Koochiching County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 31.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 32.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 36.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Koochiching County, MN

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 74.29%, or 8,961 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County customers is up to 75 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 66.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 33.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 above average compared to other Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 14 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Koochiching County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 66.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 33.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Koochiching County, MN

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 14.24%, or 1,718 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west Koochiching 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 Koochiching County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Koochiching County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 Koochiching County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Koochiching County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Koochiching County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Koochiching County, MN

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 14.24%, or 1,718 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west Koochiching 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 Koochiching County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Koochiching County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Koochiching County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Koochiching County, MN

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 4.32%, or 521 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and central Koochiching 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 Koochiching County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Koochiching County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Koochiching County. The fastest plan anyone in Koochiching County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Koochiching County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Koochiching County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Koochiching 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 the fastest compared to other Koochiching County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Koochiching County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Koochiching County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Koochiching County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Koochiching County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Koochiching County compare to the rest of Minnesota?

Internet speeds in Koochiching County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 4,475 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 98.34% in Koochiching County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Koochiching County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5664999.31%
5665395.80%
56668100.00%
5666995.70%
5665497.62%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5662789.92%
5662989.87%
5577282.11%
5577193.04%
5663998.93%

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