Best Internet Providers in Carlton County, MN
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carlton County, MN
Carlton County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Carlton County.
Ranks compare Carlton County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Carlton County, MN at a Glance
Carlton County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Fiber
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Mediacom
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Carlton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carlton County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carlton 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 Carlton County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.93% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carlton 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 Carlton County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Aaniin - fiber coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- CTC - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
How Carlton County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Carlton County's report card score is tied 75th of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 71st of 87.
| Measure | Carlton County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 47.7% | 76th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 976 Mbps | 77th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | Tied 44th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 32nd 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 | 89% | Tied 37th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | Tied 80th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 52nd of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $81,112 | 28th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 47.7% of homes in Carlton County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Carlton County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,112 (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 Carlton County Compares to Its Neighbors
Carlton County has 4 neighbors, 1 of them in Wisconsin. Among them, Aitkin County has the most homes with fiber (77.7%) and Douglas County, WI the fewest (24.5%); Carlton County has 47.7%.
Map of Carlton County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Carlton County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton County (this page) | 36,207 | 47.7% | 976 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 42/100 |
| St. Louis County | 200,231 | 36.4% | 1,231 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 48/100 |
| Douglas County, WI | 44,295 | 24.5% | 875 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Pine County | 28,876 | 69.6% | 1,464 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Aitkin County | 15,697 | 77.7% | 909 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 37/100 |
Internet in Carlton County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.9% of homes in Wrenshall to 93.8% in Esko; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 55797 (Wrenshall) to 94.0% in 55733 (Esko). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Carlton County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet | 14,898 | 50.1% | 1,089 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Esko | 4,928 | 93.8% | 1,850 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Moose Lake | 4,523 | 30.2% | 924 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 46/100 |
| Carlton | 2,827 | 5.5% | 538 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 45/100 |
| Barnum | 2,244 | 47.0% | 544 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Wrenshall | 1,581 | 0.9% | 100 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 31/100 |
| Scanlon | 1,061 | 13.8% | 1,055 Mbps | 7 | C | 33/100 |
| Mahtowa | 1,040 | 25.5% | 314 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 26/100 |
| Cromwell | 965 | 89.6% | 917 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| Kettle River | 913 | 75.6% | 783 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 25/100 |
| Wright | 730 | 81.5% | 841 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 34/100 |
| Iverson | 636 | 91.8% | 951 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Thomson | 452 | 71.7% | 1,692 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 62/100 |
| Holyoke | 446 | 0.0% | 78 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 29/100 |
| Sawyer | 364 | 90.9% | 916 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Blackhoof | 183 | 0.0% | 131 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 55/100 |
ZIP codes in Carlton County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55720 (Cloquet) | 17,305 | 50.8% | 1,102 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 55733 (Esko) | 5,064 | 94.0% | 1,854 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 55767 (Moose Lake) | 4,297 | 29.4% | 893 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 45/100 |
| 55707 (Barnum) | 3,484 | 37.6% | 445 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 29/100 |
| 55718 (Carlton) | 3,301 | 13.0% | 572 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 48/100 |
| 55797 (Wrenshall) | 1,518 | 0.0% | 90 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 29/100 |
| 55726 (Cromwell) | 1,046 | 92.1% | 938 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 29/100 |
| 55757 (Kettle River) | 951 | 76.9% | 795 Mbps | 4 | C- | 25/100 |
| 55798 (Wright) | 618 | 75.6% | 785 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 34/100 |
| 55749 (Holyoke) | 437 | 0.0% | 98 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 20/100 |
| 55780 (Sawyer) | 188 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carlton County?
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, Mediacom 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 Carlton County
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 1,000 |
| Aaniin | 1,000 |
| GigFire | 1,000 |
| CTC (Minnesota) | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 940 |
| CenturyLink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carlton County Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carlton County 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 72.9% coverage in Carlton County.
At a national level, based on 2856 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 Carlton County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carlton County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlton County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaniin | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carlton County
Based on data reported by Carlton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Carlton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,155 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 | Carlton County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaniin | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carlton County?
Of the providers in Carlton County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carlton 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. 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 Carlton County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carlton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlton County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaniin | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Carlton County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
Mediacom Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 20.8% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,677 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 693 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Carlton County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Midco Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Midco offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Aaniin Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Aaniin offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Aaniin Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CTC Fiber in Carlton County, MN
CTC (Minnesota) offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, CTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
GigFire Fiber in Carlton County, MN
GigFire offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Carlton County, MN
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 429 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 200, with an average of 124 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Carlton County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Carlton 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 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.1% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 81 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 148 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 126 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
Mediacom Cable in Carlton County, MN
Mediacom offers Cable service to 52.5% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,025 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 74 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carlton County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
CenturyLink DSL in Carlton County, MN
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 85.4% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carlton County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Carlton County, MN
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.6% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A Cloquet, MN Customer
Aaniin Fiber
February 11, 2025 It is nice to be able to call a number for assistance and be able to speak to a real, local person. Anything lost from not being a country/world wide company is more than made up for by the efficieny of a company that has the proper amount of staff to handle their service area. For example, any calls for service I have made have been handled either same day or the next day. My last internet provider had difficulty sending someone out within the month.
A Cloquet, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
January 04, 2023 Our provider was great priced and worked well at first. Now, the WiFi barely reaches halfway down the house and it's extremely slow.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carlton 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 Carlton County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Carlton County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Carlton County, available to 85.4% 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.
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