In Ottawa there are 14 residential internet providers covering 99.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,894 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Ottawa
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 Ottawa are not shown.
Ottawa 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 Ottawa
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Internet service is available in 99.12% of Ottawa. 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 MetroNet. Now you can call companies in Ottawa with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ottawa?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ottawa.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ottawa home can get up to 2,894 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 48.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.45% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ottawa.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Ottawa, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ottawa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ottawa you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.16% of Ottawa homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ottawa homes.
Internet Market Health in Ottawa
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ottawa 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 Ottawa based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Ottawa internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ottawa 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. Ottawa internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 8 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, Ottawa is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ottawa, along with details on where in Ottawa and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Ottawa, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 76.53%, or 437 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, west, northwest, and north Ottawa area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ottawa.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa 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 Ottawa customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Ottawa 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Ottawa, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 64.10%, or 366 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, and west Ottawa area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 fastest compared to other Ottawa cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Netwave Broadband Fiber in Ottawa, MN
Netwave Broadband fiber coverage
About 54.64%, or 312 people, have Netwave Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, northwest, north, central, and southeast Ottawa area. Netwave Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
Netwave Broadband fiber download speeds
Netwave Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Netwave Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Netwave Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Netwave Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Netwave Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Netwave Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ottawa fiber providers. Netwave Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Ottawa, MN
Fidium DSL coverage
About 51.31%, or 293 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and southeast Ottawa area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ottawa DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Ottawa, MN
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 48.34%, or 276 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, and northwest Ottawa area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ottawa.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ottawa fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 66.20%, or 378 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, southeast, south, north, and central Ottawa area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ottawa.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 140 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ottawa customers is up to 148 Mbps.
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- 75.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 above average compared to other Ottawa fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Ottawa is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 108 Mbps.
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- 75.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 63.40%, or 362 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, northwest, and southeast Ottawa area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 43.78%, or 250 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, central, and north Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
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 Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa 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 Ottawa customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 52.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 12 Mbps.
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- 52.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.73%, or 244 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and northwest Ottawa area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ottawa.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa 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 Ottawa, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.39%, or 145 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa 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 Ottawa, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.39%, or 145 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, MN
Netwave Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 25.04%, or 143 people, have Netwave Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and west Ottawa area. Netwave Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ottawa.
Netwave Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Netwave Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Netwave Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Netwave Broadband goes up to 352 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 90 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ottawa customers is up to 205 Mbps.
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- 44.1% up to 352.0 Mbps
- 55.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
Netwave Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Netwave Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Netwave Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Netwave Broadband 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 Ottawa is up to 274 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Netwave Broadband customers can get speeds up to 135 Mbps.
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- 44.1% up to 274.0 Mbps
- 55.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, MN
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 13.13%, or 75 people, have MVTV Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
MVTV Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MVTV Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from MVTV Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. MVTV Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ottawa Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ottawa or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ottawa compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Ottawa are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 2,894 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.12% in Ottawa.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ottawa 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
- Traverse, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Peter, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Le Sueur, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kasota, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rush River, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oshawa, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marysburg, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Le Center, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Huntly, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Junction City, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jonesport, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Joffre, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Java Center, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yarboro, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jacumba, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ivy Ridge, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ivanhoe North, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isaar, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds