In Red Lake there are 3 residential internet providers covering 97.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Red Lake
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 Red Lake are not shown.
Red Lake 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 97.54% of Red Lake. 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 Paul Bunyan Communications. Now you can call companies in Red Lake with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Red Lake?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Red Lake.
Internet Speed Key
The average Red Lake home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.54% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Red Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Red Lake you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.54% of Red Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.46% of Red Lake homes.
Internet Market Health in Red Lake
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Red Lake 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 Red Lake based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Red Lake internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Red Lake homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Red Lake internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Red Lake badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Red Lake, along with details on where in Red Lake and at what speeds.
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Red Lake, MN
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber coverage
About 97.54%, or 2,578 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Red Lake area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Red Lake.
Paul Bunyan Communications fiber download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Red Lake. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Red Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Red Lake can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Red Lake customers can get this speed.
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Paul Bunyan Communications fiber upload speeds
In Red Lake download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Paul Bunyan Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Paul Bunyan Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Red Lake fiber providers. Paul Bunyan Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Red Lake is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Paul Bunyan Communications DSL in Red Lake, MN
Paul Bunyan Communications DSL coverage
About 7.64%, or 202 people, have Paul Bunyan Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Red Lake area. Paul Bunyan Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Red Lake.
Paul Bunyan Communications DSL download speeds
Paul Bunyan Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Red Lake. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Paul Bunyan Communications DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Red Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Red Lake can order from Paul Bunyan Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Red Lake customers can get this speed.
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Paul Bunyan Communications DSL upload speeds
In Red Lake download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Paul Bunyan Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Paul Bunyan Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Red Lake DSL providers. Paul Bunyan Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Red Lake is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Red Lake Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Red Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Red Lake compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Red Lake are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 97.54% in Red Lake.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Red Lake 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
- Little Rock, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Redby, MN: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Debs, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nebish, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ponemah, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Puposky, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Aure, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quiring, MN: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Saum, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Leonard, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Canby, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Volant, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tioga, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Three Oaks, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thoreau, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tenaha, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springport, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spraberry, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Zanesville, OH: more internet coverage, similar speeds