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Best Internet Providers in Bowstring, MN

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Bowstring has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Bowstring.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber98.7%Cass County 72.5%top 27%
Average top speed992 MbpsCass County 940 Mbpsbottom 42%
Providers64.7 at a typical addresstop 40%
Homes with internet87%Cass County 90%top 45%
ISP Report CardC+score 53 of 100top 29%
Connectivity index41/100Cass County 55/100top 48%

Ranks compare Bowstring with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Bowstring, MN at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Bowstring ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestJohnson Telephone CompanyUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.50 out of 5 by its customers, available to 89.50% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Bowstring Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Johnson Telephone Company

Johnson Telephone Company logo

Availability:

92.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bowstring.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bowstring residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

92.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

DSL

18.5%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

81.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bowstring.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bowstring residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

81.9%

43 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

89.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bowstring.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bowstring residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

89.5%

87 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

86.5%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bowstring.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bowstring residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

86.5%

239 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

81.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bowstring.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bowstring residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

81.9%

43 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Arvig

Arvig logo

Availability:

6.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: $75.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bowstring.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bowstring residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

6.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

DSL

6.7%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Bowstring residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Bowstring ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bowstring, MN?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bowstring 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 Bowstring, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.50% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bowstring?

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.

Bowstring, MN map of internet availability

How Bowstring Compares to Places Its Size

Bowstring's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.

C+score 53 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 29%
41/100Cass County 55/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 48%
Measure Bowstring Rank among US places under 1,000 people Cass County Minnesota US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 98.7% top 27% 72.5% 68.5% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 992 Mbps bottom 42% 940 Mbps 2,819 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.7 top 40% 4.2 6.7 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 36% 2.4 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 91% bottom 40% 95% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 87% top 45% 90% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 64% top 37% 70% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 70% bottom 45% 77% 83% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $59,368 bottom 29% $71,127 $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 98.7% of homes in Bowstring, against 72.5% across Cass County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Bowstring are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,368 (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 Bowstring

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bowstring?

Johnson Telephone Company Fiber in Bowstring, MN

Johnson Telephone Company logo

Availability:

92.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Johnson Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 92.0% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, Johnson Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Johnson Telephone Company Fiber. Johnson Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from Johnson Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Arvig Fiber in Bowstring, MN

Arvig logo

Availability:

6.7%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Arvig offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, Arvig Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the city. Arvig Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bowstring from Arvig in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bowstring?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bowstring, MN

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

89.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

87 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bowstring, MN

Verizon logo

Availability:

86.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

239 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bowstring, MN

EarthLink logo

Availability:

81.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

43 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bowstring, MN

AT&T logo

Availability:

81.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

43 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bowstring?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bowstring, MN.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bowstring?

Johnson Telephone Company DSL in Bowstring, MN

Johnson Telephone Company logo

Availability:

18.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Johnson Telephone Company offers DSL service to 18.5% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, Johnson Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Johnson Telephone Company DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from Johnson Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Arvig DSL in Bowstring, MN

Arvig logo

Availability:

6.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

Arvig offers DSL service to 6.7% of Bowstring homes. Across the city, Arvig DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Arvig DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Bowstring from Arvig in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Bowstring by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Bowstring

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Bowstring

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Bowstring Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Bowstring that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Zemple has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Longville the fewest (34.4%); Bowstring has 98.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Bowstring (this page)524 98.7%992 Mbps4.7C+41/100
Cohasset5,791 99.7%998 Mbps5.6B-69/100
Hill City1,484 43.9%585 Mbps5.3C-34/100
Longville1,484 34.4%647 Mbps3.6D49/100
Zemple1,230 100.0%1,000 Mbps3.2C+52/100
Remer922 98.3%989 Mbps3.7C+42/100
Inguadona400 76.5%839 Mbps3.2C-48/100
Federal Dam390 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.3C+44/100
Swatara349 70.2%914 Mbps3.2D+25/100
Ball Club332 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.3C+55/100
Boy River291 100.0%1,000 Mbps1.9C44/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bowstring?

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, Johnson Telephone Company 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 Bowstring

Max Advertised Speed in Bowstring, MN
Johnson Telephone Company1,000
Arvig1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Bowstring Internet Providers

Based on 14 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bowstring 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 81.9% coverage in Bowstring.

At a national level, based on 2226 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 Bowstring Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bowstring, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeBowstring OverallMinnesota OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ArvigNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Johnson Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bowstring

Based on data reported by Bowstring ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Johnson Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bowstring. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 992 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 TypeBowstring SpeedMinnesota SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
ArvigNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (2)5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Johnson Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bowstring?

Of the providers in Bowstring, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bowstring 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 Bowstring, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bowstring

ISP / Tech TypeBowstring AffordabilityMinnesota AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ArvigNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (2)5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Johnson Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota

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A St. Paul, MN Customer

Verizon Fixed Wireless

4 of 5 stars June 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Minneapolis, MN Customer

CenturyLink Fiber

4 of 5 stars May 16, 2026
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Newfolden, MN Customer

Wiktel Fiber

4 of 5 stars May 09, 2026
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Burnsville, MN Customer

XFINITY Cable

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scott G

XFINITY Cable

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bowstring?

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 Bowstring is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Johnson Telephone Company. 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 Bowstring is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Johnson Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bowstring, available to 92.7% 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.