In Nelson there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 762 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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8 Internet Service Providers in Nelson
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 Nelson are not shown.
Nelson 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Nelson. 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 Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association. Now you can call companies in Nelson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nelson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nelson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson home can get up to 762 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.48% 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 Nelson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Nelson, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nelson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.48% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 10.02%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.49%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
Internet Market Health in Nelson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nelson 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 Nelson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Nelson 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, Nelson 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Nelson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Nelson needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson, along with details on where in Nelson and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Nelson, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 82.00%, or 679 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, west, north, central, northwest, and northeast Nelson area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nelson.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Nelson, MN
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage
About 75.48%, or 625 people, have Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, west, central, northwest, and north Nelson area. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nelson.
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson fiber providers. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Nelson, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 28.99%, or 240 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, and northeast Nelson area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Arvig goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Arvig offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 24.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arvig Fiber in Nelson, MN
Arvig fiber coverage
About 10.02%, or 83 people, have Arvig fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Nelson area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
Arvig fiber download speeds
Arvig is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Arvig fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Arvig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arvig fiber upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson fiber providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Nelson, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 4.47%, or 37 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Nelson area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nelson, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.10%, or 804 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson 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 Nelson.
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 Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson 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 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Nelson, MN
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless coverage
About 20.41%, or 169 people, have Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, south, and northeast Nelson area. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson.
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless download speeds
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Nelson, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 14.25%, or 118 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Nelson area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 130 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 130.0 Mbps
Nelson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nelson compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Nelson are much slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 762 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 100.00% in Nelson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Osakis, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carlos, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forada, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miltona, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spruce Center, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gutches Grove, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Union, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Villard, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wallace, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butterfield, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butters, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cadiz, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calwood, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cardville, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cinebar, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarion, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cliffland, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cold Springs, AL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds