In Stearns County there are 21 residential internet providers covering 97.64% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,210 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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21 Internet Service Providers in Stearns 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 Stearns County are not shown.
Stearns 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 97.64% of Stearns 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 Albany Mutual Telephone. Now you can call companies in Stearns County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Stearns County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stearns County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stearns County home can get up to 2,210 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 9.08% 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 Stearns County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Stearns County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Stearns County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stearns County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.29% of Stearns County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.05% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.36% of Stearns County homes.
Internet Market Health in Stearns County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stearns 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 Stearns County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.8 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Stearns County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stearns 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. Stearns County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, Stearns County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stearns County, along with details on where in Stearns County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Stearns County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 72.47%, or 114,710 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, south, central, north, southeast, and northwest Stearns County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stearns County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 13.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 36.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Stearns County 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 below average compared to other Stearns County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 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 Stearns County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Stearns County, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 61.64%, or 97,571 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, northwest, central, southeast, north, and south Stearns County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Stearns County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Stearns County 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 slowest compared to other Stearns County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Intrepid Fiber Networks Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Intrepid Fiber fiber coverage
About 22.60%, or 35,772 people, have Intrepid Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, and southwest Stearns County area. Intrepid Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stearns County.
Intrepid Fiber Networks fiber download speeds
Intrepid Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Intrepid Fiber fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Intrepid Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Intrepid Fiber Networks fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Intrepid Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Intrepid Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Intrepid Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Stearns County, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 16.00%, or 25,331 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, north, southeast, east, and northeast Stearns County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stearns County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns 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 Stearns County customers is up to 1,301 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 93.2% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Stearns 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 Stearns County cable providers. Midco offers 3 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 Stearns County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 81 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
Arvig Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Arvig fiber coverage
About 13.80%, or 21,842 people, have Arvig fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northwest, southwest, west, southeast, central, and northeast Stearns County area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Arvig fiber download speeds
Arvig is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Arvig fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Arvig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arvig fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Stearns County, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 10.96%, or 17,341 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northwest, southwest, west, central, and southeast Stearns County area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 17.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 36.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Stearns County 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 below average compared to other Stearns County DSL providers. Arvig 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 Stearns County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 17.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Albany Mutual Telephone Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Albany Mutual Telephone fiber coverage
About 9.08%, or 14,372 people, have Albany Mutual Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, central, west, and south Stearns County area. Albany Mutual Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Albany Mutual Telephone fiber download speeds
Albany Mutual Telephone is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Albany Mutual Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Albany Mutual Telephone goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Albany Mutual Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Albany Mutual Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Albany Mutual Telephone is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Albany Mutual Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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VIBRANT Broadband Internet Fiber in Stearns County, MN
VIBRANT Broadband Internet fiber coverage
About 5.28%, or 8,353 people, have VIBRANT Broadband Internet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Stearns County area. VIBRANT Broadband Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
VIBRANT Broadband Internet fiber download speeds
VIBRANT Broadband Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, VIBRANT Broadband Internet fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from VIBRANT Broadband Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
VIBRANT Broadband Internet fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for VIBRANT Broadband Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, VIBRANT Broadband Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. VIBRANT Broadband Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Windstream DSL in Stearns County, MN
Windstream DSL coverage
About 4.12%, or 6,523 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Stearns County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 158 Mbps.
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- 21.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 35.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stearns County DSL providers. Windstream offers 14 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 Stearns County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Broadband Corp Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Broadband Corp fiber coverage
About 3.80%, or 6,017 people, have Broadband Corp fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Stearns County area. Broadband Corp is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Broadband Corp fiber download speeds
Broadband Corp is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Broadband Corp fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Broadband Corp goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Broadband Corp fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Broadband Corp fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Broadband Corp is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Broadband Corp offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Arvig Cable in Stearns County, MN
Arvig cable coverage
About 3.45%, or 5,461 people, have Arvig cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Stearns County area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Arvig cable download speeds
Arvig is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Arvig cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Arvig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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Arvig cable upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig cable. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County cable providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 3.27%, or 5,182 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, northeast, south, and central Stearns County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Mediacom Cable in Stearns County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 3.18%, or 5,035 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Stearns County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Stearns County 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 below average compared to other Stearns County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Quantum Fiber Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 3.03%, or 4,791 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Stearns County area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 1,600 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 3 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 Stearns County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,505 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.75%, or 4,347 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and central Stearns County 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 Stearns County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Centurylink Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 2.59%, or 4,105 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and south Stearns County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 983 Mbps.
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- 71.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Stearns County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 964 Mbps.
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- 71.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Stearns County, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.82%, or 2,880 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and west Stearns County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 26.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Stearns County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
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- 26.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Benton Communications Fiber in Stearns County, MN
Benton Communications fiber coverage
About 1.01%, or 1,596 people, have Benton Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Stearns County area. Benton Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Benton Communications fiber download speeds
Benton Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Benton Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Benton Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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Benton Communications fiber upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Benton Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Benton Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fiber providers. Benton Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.32%, or 144,553 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stearns 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 most of Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns 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 Stearns County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns 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 below average compared to other Stearns 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 Stearns 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 9.3 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.41%, or 120,948 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stearns County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stearns County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns 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 Stearns County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.41%, or 120,948 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stearns County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stearns County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns 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 Stearns County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Arvig Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
Arvig fixed wireless coverage
About 71.59%, or 113,329 people, have Arvig fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, south, southeast, central, north, and southwest Stearns County area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stearns County.
Arvig fixed wireless download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Arvig fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Arvig goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Stearns County fixed wireless providers. Arvig 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 Stearns County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.91%, or 104,327 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stearns County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stearns County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns 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 below average compared to other Stearns County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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GigFire Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 21.74%, or 34,414 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, southwest, west, and central Stearns County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stearns County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 147 Mbps.
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- 84.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns County 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 Stearns County fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 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 Stearns County is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 115 Mbps.
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- 84.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 10.81%, or 17,116 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, north, central, west, south, northwest, and east Stearns County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns 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 below average compared to other Stearns County fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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VIBRANT Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
VIBRANT Broadband Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 4.13%, or 6,545 people, have VIBRANT Broadband Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Stearns County area. VIBRANT Broadband Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
VIBRANT Broadband Internet fixed wireless download speeds
VIBRANT Broadband Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VIBRANT Broadband Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from VIBRANT Broadband Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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VIBRANT Broadband Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VIBRANT Broadband Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VIBRANT Broadband Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fixed wireless providers. VIBRANT Broadband Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
Xtratyme fixed wireless coverage
About 3.94%, or 6,241 people, have Xtratyme fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, northeast, east, south, and northwest Stearns County area. Xtratyme is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Xtratyme Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Xtratyme is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xtratyme fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Xtratyme goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Stearns County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Xtratyme fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Xtratyme is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stearns County fixed wireless providers. Xtratyme offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stearns County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Stearns County, MN
Mediacom fixed wireless coverage
About 1.35%, or 2,131 people, have Mediacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Stearns County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stearns County.
Mediacom fixed wireless download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stearns County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mediacom fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stearns County. The fastest plan anyone in Stearns County can order from Mediacom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stearns County customers is up to 92 Mbps.
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- 86.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mediacom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stearns County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stearns County fixed wireless providers. Mediacom offers 3 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 Stearns County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 86.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Stearns County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stearns County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stearns County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Stearns County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 2,210 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 97.64% in Stearns County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stearns 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
- Benton County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pope County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chisago County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barron County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roberts County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rusk County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sandoval County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian River County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maui County, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pueblo County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rankin County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds