In Lake County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.29% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,005 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 Lake 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 Lake County are not shown.
Lake 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 Lake County
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Internet service is available in 98.29% of Lake 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 Zito. Now you can call companies in Lake County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 1,005 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Lake County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Lake County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake 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 92.14% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.57% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.71% of Lake County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lake County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lake 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 Lake County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lake 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, Lake 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. Lake County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Lake County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
Zito Media Fiber in Lake County, MN
Zito fiber coverage
About 91.86%, or 10,017 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lake County.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lake County fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Lake County, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 58.13%, or 6,339 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, north, west, central, and northeast Lake 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 Lake County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 12.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lake 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 the fastest compared to other Lake 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 Lake 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Lake County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 54.98%, or 5,996 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, and south Lake County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Lake County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 23.08%, or 2,517 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southeast, and central Lake 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 Lake County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lake 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 Lake 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 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 67.45%, or 7,355 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, south, northwest, central, north, and west Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.46%, or 2,776 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, north, west, and east Lake County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.46%, or 2,776 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, north, west, and east Lake County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake 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 Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Treehouse Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MN
Treehouse fixed wireless coverage
About 4.92%, or 536 people, have Treehouse fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Lake County area. Treehouse is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
Treehouse fixed wireless download speeds
Treehouse is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Treehouse fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Treehouse goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 598 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 957 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 900.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 598.0 Mbps
Treehouse fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Treehouse fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Treehouse is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake County fixed wireless providers. Treehouse 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 Lake County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 196 Mbps. On average, Treehouse customers can get speeds up to 804 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 196.0 Mbps
Lake County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lake County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Lake County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,005 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 98.29% in Lake County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake 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
- St. Louis County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carlton County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Itasca County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ontonagon County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houghton County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baraga County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keweenaw County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lincoln County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Luquillo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Los Alamos County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Long County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Little River County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds