In Wales there are 7 residential internet providers covering 79.39% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 747 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Wales
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 Wales are not shown.
Wales 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
Availability maps for all providers in Wales
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Internet service is available in 79.39% of Wales. 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 Zito. Now you can call companies in Wales with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wales?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wales.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wales home can get up to 747 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 56.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wales.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wales, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Wales?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wales you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 56.97% of Wales homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 20.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.42%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 20.61% of Wales homes.
Internet Market Health in Wales
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wales 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 Wales based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Wales internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Wales homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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 worse. Wales 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, Wales needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wales, along with details on where in Wales and at what speeds.
Zito Media Fiber in Wales, MN
Zito fiber coverage
About 56.97%, or 94 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, and east Wales area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wales.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wales fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Wales, MN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 53.94%, or 89 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, and west Wales area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wales.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wales customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Wales 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 the fastest compared to other Wales DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wales, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.36%, or 126 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wales 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 Wales.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wales fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wales, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 32.73%, or 54 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Wales 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 Wales.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wales fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wales, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 32.73%, or 54 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Wales 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 Wales.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wales fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wales Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wales or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wales compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Wales are much slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 747 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 79.39% in Wales.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wales 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.
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