Best Internet Providers in Backus, MN
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Backus, MN
Backus has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Backus.
Ranks compare Backus with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Backus, MN at a Glance
Backus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Backus ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Backus, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Backus based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Backus, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 72.68% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Backus?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Backus
How Backus Compares to Places Its Size
Backus's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Backus | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Cass County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 39.6% | bottom 29% | 72.5% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 835 Mbps | bottom 12% | 940 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 8% | 4.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 13% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 70% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 77% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,118 | bottom 26% | $71,127 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 39.6% of homes in Backus, against 72.5% across Cass County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Backus are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,118 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Backus
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Backus?
TDS Fiber in Backus, MN
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 23.0% of Backus homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Tremolo Fiber in Backus, MN
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Tremolo Communications offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Backus homes. Across the city, Tremolo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Backus, MN
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Backus homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Backus?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Backus, MN
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.7% of Backus homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Backus, MN
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.3% of Backus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Backus, MN
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.3% of Backus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Backus, MN
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Backus homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Backus?
Spectrum Cable in Backus, MN
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 24.3% of Backus homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Backus?
TDS DSL in Backus, MN
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 87.2% of Backus homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.8 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Backus from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Backus by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Backus has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Backus
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Backus
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56435 | 2,556 | 47.4% | 892 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
How Backus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Backus that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Pine River has the most homes with fiber (85.9%) and Longville the fewest (34.4%); Backus has 39.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backus (this page) | 2,482 | 39.6% | 835 Mbps | 3 | D | 40/100 |
| Pequot Lakes | 3,284 | 79.6% | 1,424 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 64/100 |
| Pine River | 2,714 | 85.9% | 1,651 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 44/100 |
| Jenkins | 1,791 | 68.4% | 1,375 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 53/100 |
| Hackensack | 1,709 | 38.4% | 530 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Longville | 1,484 | 34.4% | 647 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 49/100 |
| Woodrow | 737 | 32.2% | 868 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 58/100 |
| Badoura | 474 | 83.1% | 860 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 53/100 |
| Swanburg | 344 | 94.5% | 2,176 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Ah Gwah Ching | 300 | 80.0% | 838 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Chickamaw Beach | 128 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Backus?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Backus
| Tremolo Communications | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| TDS | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Backus. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Backus Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Backus residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 31.3% coverage in Backus.
At a national level, based on 4212 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Backus Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Backus, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Backus Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tremolo | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Backus
Based on data reported by Backus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Backus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 279 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Backus Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tremolo | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Backus?
Of the providers in Backus, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Backus where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Minnesota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Backus, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Backus
| ISP / Tech Type | Backus Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tremolo | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Backus?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Backus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Backus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TDS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Backus, available to 95.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.