Best Internet Providers in Big Stone County, MN
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Big Stone County, MN
Big Stone County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Big Stone County.
Ranks compare Big Stone County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Big Stone County, MN at a Glance
Big Stone County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Federated Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Big Stone County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Stone County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Big Stone County 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 Big Stone County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 39.82% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Big Stone County?
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 Big Stone County
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Federated Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Big Stone County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Big Stone County's report card score is tied 86th of 87 and its connectivity index is 28th of 87.
| Measure | Big Stone County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 45.1% | 78th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,105 Mbps | 63rd of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | Tied 86th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 58th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 46th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 34th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 26th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 12th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 25th of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $74,034 | 56th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 77th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 45.1% of homes in Big Stone County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Big Stone County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,034 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Big Stone County Compares to Its Neighbors
Big Stone County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in South Dakota. Among them, Lac qui Parle County has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Swift County the fewest (63.9%); Big Stone County has 45.1%.
Map of Big Stone County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Big Stone County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone County (this page) | 5,166 | 45.1% | 1,105 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Roberts County, SD | 10,280 | 99.0% | 1,186 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Swift County | 9,838 | 63.9% | 1,581 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Stevens County | 9,671 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Grant County, SD | 7,556 | 95.2% | 1,529 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Lac qui Parle County | 6,719 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 46/100 |
| Traverse County | 3,360 | 86.0% | 883 Mbps | 4 | C | 42/100 |
Internet in Big Stone County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Big Stone County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortonville | 2,427 | 16.9% | 1,219 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Clinton | 804 | 53.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 64/100 |
| Graceville | 717 | 37.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Beardsley | 369 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Correll | 343 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Odessa | 343 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 67/100 |
| Barry | 117 | 70.9% | 753 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Lagoona Beach | 114 | 100.0% | 1,110 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Foster | 29 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in Big Stone County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56278 (Ortonville) | 2,737 | 26.3% | 1,199 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 56/100 |
| 56240 (Graceville) | 935 | 39.9% | 898 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 44/100 |
| 56225 (Clinton) | 789 | 53.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 64/100 |
| 56211 (Beardsley) | 525 | 88.2% | 900 Mbps | 3 | C- | 52/100 |
| 56227 (Correll) | 216 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 68/100 |
| 56210 (Barry) | 16 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Stone County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Federated Telephone 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 Big Stone County
| Midco | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Federated Telephone | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Big Stone County Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Big Stone County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 61.5% coverage in Big Stone County.
At a national level, based on 2537 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 Big Stone County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Big Stone County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Stone County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) |  (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Stone County
Based on data reported by Big Stone County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Federated Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Big Stone County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Stone County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Stone County?
Of the providers in Big Stone County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Big Stone County 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. GigFire is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Big Stone County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Big Stone County
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Stone County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Big Stone County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Stone County?
Federated Telephone Fiber in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
45.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Federated Telephone offers Fiber service to 45.1% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, Federated Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Stone County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
272 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 272 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
39.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.8% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.5% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Stone County?
Midco Cable in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
42.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,250 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 42.0% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,250 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 18.5% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Stone County?
CenturyLink DSL in Big Stone County, MN
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 23.2% of Big Stone County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Big Stone 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 Big Stone County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Federated Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Big Stone County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Big Stone County, available to 61.5% 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.