In Polk County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.52% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,008 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Polk 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 Polk County are not shown.
Polk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.52% of Polk 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 Garden Valley. Now you can call companies in Polk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 3,008 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 32.80% 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 35 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Polk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Polk County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.04% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.64% 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 1.48% of Polk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Polk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Polk 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 Polk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Polk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Polk County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Polk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Polk County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Polk County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 57.51%, or 17,937 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, and west Polk County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Polk County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Polk County 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 1.2 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Polk County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 53.18%, or 16,587 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and central Polk County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Polk County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 1,592 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 54.4% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk County cable providers. Midco 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 Polk 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 225 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
Garden Valley Fiber in Polk County, MN
Garden Valley fiber coverage
About 32.80%, or 10,230 people, have Garden Valley fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, northwest, north, northeast, and central Polk County area. Garden Valley is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Garden Valley fiber download speeds
Garden Valley is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Garden Valley fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Garden Valley goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Garden Valley fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Garden Valley fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Garden Valley is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Garden Valley offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Halstad Telephone Company Fiber in Polk County, MN
Halstad Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 15.72%, or 4,902 people, have Halstad Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, southwest, north, and south Polk County area. Halstad Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Halstad Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Halstad Telephone Company is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Halstad Telephone Company fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Halstad Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Halstad Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Halstad Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Halstad Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Halstad Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk 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
Wiktel Fiber in Polk County, MN
Wiktel fiber coverage
About 1.04%, or 324 people, have Wiktel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Polk County area. Wiktel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Wiktel fiber download speeds
Wiktel is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wiktel fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Wiktel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wiktel fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wiktel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wiktel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Wiktel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.58%, or 26,381 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, south, east, west, southwest, and north Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 average compared to other Polk 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 Polk 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 12 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 58.70%, or 18,310 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, east, north, west, and south Polk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Polk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 below average compared to other Polk 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 Polk 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 8.4 Mbps.
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- 32.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 58.70%, or 18,310 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, east, north, west, and south Polk County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Polk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 below average compared to other Polk 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 Polk 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 37.35%, or 11,651 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, east, and north Polk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk 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 Polk County, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 15.50%, or 4,834 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and central Polk County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 35 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 above average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Midco 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 Polk County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
Polk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Polk County are comparable versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 3,008 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 98.52% in Polk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk 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
- Red Lake County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norman County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mahnomen County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clearwater County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Griggs County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sumter County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tattnall County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tate County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taos County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talbot County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Susquehanna County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sunflower County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tazewell County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds