8 Best Internet Providers in Beltrami County, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Beltrami County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Beltrami County, MN?

Garden Valley is the best internet provider in Beltrami County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Garden Valley had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Beltrami County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Garden Valley is an option for 1.08% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Beltrami County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Beltrami County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Beltrami County Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Garden Valley is the best internet service provider for Beltrami County residents. Garden Valley was rated at an average of 4.00 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 41.3% coverage in Beltrami County.

At a national level, based on 2174 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Beltrami County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Beltrami County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Garden Valley.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Beltrami County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Garden Valley	6,000 Mbps
	Midco	5,000 Mbps
	Paul Bunyan Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	80 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Beltrami County

Based on data reported by Beltrami County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Garden Valley. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Beltrami County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Garden Valley. This indicates Garden Valley reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Beltrami County?

Minnesota customers rate Garden Valley as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Garden Valley received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Beltrami County customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Beltrami County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Beltrami County

Beltrami County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Beltrami County below, including the metrics used and how Beltrami County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Beltrami County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Beltrami County	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Beltrami County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.03%	62.00%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,226 Mbps	3,031 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Beltrami County.	4.6	6.3	6.8

 

Beltrami County Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Beltrami County	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	78%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	80%	77%	76%

Beltrami County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Beltrami County is B-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Beltrami County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Beltrami County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Beltrami County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of Beltrami County households have an internet connection despite having 97.24% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Beltrami County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Beltrami County?

How Much Speed does a Beltrami County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Beltrami County is 2.6, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Beltrami County's average household income is $69,919 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Beltrami County also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Beltrami County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Beltrami County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Beltrami County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Beltrami County?

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 Beltrami County is Garden Valley.
• The fastest internet provider should be Garden Valley. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Garden Valley may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Beltrami County is Garden Valley.
• Viasat, Paul Bunyan Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Beltrami County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Beltrami County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Beltrami County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Beltrami County's B- ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.