In Lincoln County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.20% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,002 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Lincoln County
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Internet service is available in 99.20% of Lincoln 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 ITC. Now you can call companies in Lincoln County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 1,002 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 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, 99.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln 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 99.01% of Lincoln 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 less than 1% of Lincoln County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lincoln County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lincoln County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lincoln County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Lincoln County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 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, Lincoln County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber in Lincoln County, MN
ITC fiber coverage
About 79.33%, or 4,474 people, have ITC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. ITC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative fiber download speeds
ITC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ITC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from ITC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ITC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ITC is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. ITC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Lincoln County, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 44.33%, or 2,500 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, northeast, north, west, and south Lincoln County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 9.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 67.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 2.2 Mbps.
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- 9.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 67.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Lincoln County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 42.80%, or 2,414 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and central Lincoln County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Woodstock Communications Fiber in Lincoln County, MN
Woodstock Communications fiber coverage
About 21.19%, or 1,195 people, have Woodstock Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Lincoln County area. Woodstock Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
Woodstock Communications fiber download speeds
Woodstock Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Woodstock Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Woodstock Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Woodstock Communications fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Woodstock Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Woodstock Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. Woodstock Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln 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
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 72.50%, or 4,089 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 99 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 145 Mbps.
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- 90.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 99.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 120 Mbps.
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- 90.6% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.41%, or 2,505 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, southwest, central, northeast, east, west, and north Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 35.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 9.1 Mbps.
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- 35.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 38.17%, or 2,153 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, east, south, northeast, and west Lincoln County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 36.40%, or 2,053 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, north, southwest, east, northwest, and south Lincoln County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 13.76%, or 776 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, northeast, north, central, southwest, and east Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 13.76%, or 776 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, northeast, north, central, southwest, and east Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 11.12%, or 627 people, have MVTV Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. MVTV Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
MVTV Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MVTV Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from MVTV Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 11.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MVTV Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, MVTV Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. MVTV Wireless 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 Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, MVTV Wireless customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 11.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Woodstock Communications Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Woodstock Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 10.85%, or 612 people, have Woodstock Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, southwest, and northeast Lincoln County area. Woodstock Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Woodstock Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Woodstock Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Woodstock Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Woodstock Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Woodstock Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Woodstock Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Woodstock Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Woodstock Communications 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 Lincoln County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Woodstock Communications customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lincoln County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Lincoln County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,002 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.20% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Lyon County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookings County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redwood County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsbury County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beadle County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nicollet County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Le Sueur County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rice County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Glacier County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garza County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gasconade County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gates County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gentry County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gilliam County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gilmer County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gilpin County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds