Best Internet Providers in Birchdale, MN
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Birchdale, MN
Birchdale has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Birchdale.
Ranks compare Birchdale with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Birchdale, MN at a Glance
Birchdale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Verizon
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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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 Birchdale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Birchdale, MN?
CenturyLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Birchdale based on 20 Minnesota customer reviews, and Verizon has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Birchdale?
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 Birchdale
How Birchdale Compares to Places Its Size
Birchdale's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Birchdale | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Koochiching County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 74.9% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 60 Mbps | bottom 4% | 4,539 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.5 | bottom 8% | 3.6 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 13% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 21% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 71% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 74% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,545 | top 26% | $68,478 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Birchdale, against 74.9% across Koochiching County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Birchdale are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,545 (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 Birchdale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Birchdale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Birchdale, MN.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Birchdale?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Birchdale, MN
Availability:
35.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.3% of Birchdale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Birchdale, MN
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Birchdale 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 Birchdale, MN
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Birchdale homes. Across the city, 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 Birchdale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Birchdale, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Birchdale?
CenturyLink DSL in Birchdale, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Birchdale homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Birchdale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Birchdale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Birchdale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Birchdale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56629 | 79 | 0.0% | 77 Mbps | 2 | F | 35/100 |
How Birchdale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Birchdale that have their own pages are all within 32 miles. Among them, Pelland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Border the fewest (0.0%); Birchdale has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchdale (this page) | 133 | 0.0% | 60 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 36/100 |
| Baudette | 1,914 | 49.0% | 217 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Pelland | 484 | 100.0% | 2,140 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 40/100 |
| Hackett | 300 | 94.7% | 136 Mbps | 5 | C | 38/100 |
| Pitt | 237 | 82.3% | 705 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 37/100 |
| Graceton | 232 | 96.1% | 962 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 23/100 |
| Loman | 124 | 16.1% | 209 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 43/100 |
| Clementson | 96 | 57.3% | 73 Mbps | 3 | D | 40/100 |
| Manitou | 89 | 0.0% | 265 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 30/100 |
| Carp | 83 | 62.6% | 830 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Border | 55 | 0.0% | 38 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Birchdale?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CenturyLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Birchdale
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Birchdale Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for Birchdale residents. CenturyLink was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.29 out of 5 stars and 35.3% coverage in Birchdale.
At a national level, based on 2065 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Birchdale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Birchdale, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Birchdale Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Birchdale
Based on data reported by Birchdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Birchdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 95 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 CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Birchdale Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Birchdale?
Of the providers in Birchdale, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Birchdale 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.
CenturyLink is rated 3.42 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Birchdale, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Birchdale
| ISP / Tech Type | Birchdale Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Birchdale?
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 Birchdale is CenturyLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Birchdale is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Birchdale, available to 100.0% 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.