In Rice Lake there are 3 residential internet providers covering 99.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,000 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 Rice 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 Rice Lake are not shown.
Rice 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 99.27% of Rice 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 Garden Valley. Now you can call companies in Rice Lake with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rice Lake?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rice Lake.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rice Lake home can get up to 6,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 6,000 Mbps, which 99.27% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Rice Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice 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 99.27% of Rice 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 less than 1% of Rice Lake homes.
Internet Market Health in Rice Lake
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rice 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 Rice Lake based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rice Lake internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rice Lake homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fiber, 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. Rice Lake internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Rice Lake badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice Lake, along with details on where in Rice Lake and at what speeds.
Garden Valley Fiber in Rice Lake, MN
Garden Valley fiber coverage
About 99.27%, or 272 people, have Garden Valley fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rice Lake area. Garden Valley is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rice Lake.
Garden Valley fiber download speeds
Garden Valley is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice Lake. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Garden Valley fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Rice Lake can order from Garden Valley goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Rice Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Garden Valley fiber upload speeds
In Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake fiber providers. Garden Valley offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice Lake is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Rice Lake Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rice Lake compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Rice Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 6,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.27% in Rice Lake.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice 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
- Roy Lake, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Bend, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mahkonce, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zerkel, MN: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ebro, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bagley, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lengby, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Naytahwaush, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shevlin, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fosston, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- North Pawlet, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norcatur, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfield, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norman, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Normantown, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Branch, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Foster, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Franklin, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Hillsdale, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Holston, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds