In Swift County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 99.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,579 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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14 Internet Service Providers in Swift 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 Swift County are not shown.
Swift 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 99.99% of Swift 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 TDS. Now you can call companies in Swift County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Swift County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Swift County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Swift County home can get up to 1,579 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 8.30% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Swift County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Swift County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Swift County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Swift 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 63.45% of Swift County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.28% 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 less than 1% of Swift County homes.
Internet Market Health in Swift County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Swift 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 Swift County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Swift 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, Swift County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Swift County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Swift County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Swift County, along with details on where in Swift County and at what speeds.
Federated Telephone Fiber in Swift County, MN
Federated Telephone fiber coverage
About 55.21%, or 5,432 people, have Federated Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Swift County area. Federated Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Swift County.
Federated Telephone fiber download speeds
Federated Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Federated Telephone fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from Federated Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Federated Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Swift County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Federated Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Federated Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Swift County fiber providers. Federated Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift 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
Spectrum Cable in Swift County, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 49.01%, or 4,822 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, southeast, east, and northeast Swift County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Swift County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Swift 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 Swift County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Swift County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 43.23%, or 4,253 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, east, and south Swift County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Swift County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift 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 Swift County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Swift County, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 17.01%, or 1,673 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, and central Swift County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Swift County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Swift 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 the fastest compared to other Swift County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Swift County, MN
TDS DSL coverage
About 12.17%, or 1,197 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Swift County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Swift County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Swift County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Swift County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Swift County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Swift County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Swift County, MN
TDS fiber coverage
About 8.30%, or 817 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Swift County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Swift County.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Swift County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Swift County fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.42%, or 6,928 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, southeast, east, northeast, central, west, and northwest Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift 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 Swift County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 27.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 7.6 Mbps.
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- 27.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 63.56%, or 6,253 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, central, northeast, east, south, southwest, and west Swift County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Swift County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift 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 Swift County fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 37.21%, or 3,661 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, and east Swift County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Swift County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift 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 Swift County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 18.56%, or 1,826 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, east, west, and south Swift County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Swift County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift 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 Swift County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift 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 one of the slowest compared to other Swift 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 Swift 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 7.3 Mbps.
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- 25.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 18.56%, or 1,826 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, east, west, and south Swift County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Swift County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift 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 Swift County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift 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 one of the slowest compared to other Swift 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 Swift 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 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 7.62%, or 750 people, have MVTV Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, southwest, southeast, central, and west Swift County area. MVTV Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Swift County.
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
MVTV Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MVTV Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift County can order from MVTV Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Swift County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
MVTV Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MVTV Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, MVTV Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Swift County fixed wireless providers. MVTV Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Swift County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 5.02%, or 494 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, southeast, northwest, and east Swift County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Swift County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swift County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Swift County. The fastest plan anyone in Swift 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 Swift County customers is up to 149 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Swift 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 Swift County fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Swift 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 127 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.6% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Swift County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Swift County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Swift County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Swift County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,579 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.99% in Swift County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Swift 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
- Chippewa County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pope County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kandiyohi County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lac qui Parle County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yellow Medicine County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Stone County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Renville County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Traverse County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Benton County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boise County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bledsoe County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bland County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blanco County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds