14 Best Internet Providers in Carlton County, MN
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Carlton County ISP Report Card | C- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 754 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Carlton County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
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.
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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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Aaniin
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Above are the top 4 providers in Carlton County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
Aaniin is the best internet provider in Carlton County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Aaniin 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. Unfortunately, Aaniin is an option for 10.14% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Carlton County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Carlton County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Carlton County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlton County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Aaniin | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) |  (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Savage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 43 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Aaniin is the best internet service provider for Carlton County residents. Aaniin was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 85.4% coverage in Carlton County.
At a national level, based on 2477 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carlton County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carlton County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Aaniin. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Aaniin and CTC (Minnesota) 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| CTC (Minnesota) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Aaniin | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Savage Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 940 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carlton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlton County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Aaniin | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Savage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Carlton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Aaniin and CTC (Minnesota). These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Carlton 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Aaniin. This indicates Aaniin reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carlton County?
Minnesota customers rate Aaniin 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.
Aaniin received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Carlton County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Aaniin | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Savage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Carlton 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 Carlton County below, including the metrics used and how Carlton County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Carlton County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 31.65% | 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. | 754 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 Carlton County. | 5.2 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 87% | 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. | 61% | 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. | 62% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Carlton County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Carlton County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Carlton County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Carlton County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Carlton 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.
87% of Carlton County households have an internet connection despite having 99.43% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Carlton 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 Carlton County?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Carlton County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Carlton County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Carlton County's average household income is $80,961 which is about average for the Minnesota average of $97,862 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Carlton County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Carlton County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Carlton County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
Savage Communications Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Savage Communications offers Fiber service to 10.2% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Savage Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Aaniin Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
GigFire Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GigFire offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CTC Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
Quantum Fiber in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
Mediacom Cable in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 53.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Savage Communications Cable in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Savage Communications offers Cable service to 1.7% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Savage Communications Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
Centurylink DSL in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 85.4% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
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 70 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.
Fidium DSL in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 5.8% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carlton County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% 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 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% 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 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.9% of Carlton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Carlton County, MN
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
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
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% 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 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 Aaniin.
- The fastest internet provider should be Aaniin and CTC (Minnesota). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Aaniin may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carlton County is Aaniin.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Carlton 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 Carlton County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Carlton 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 Carlton County's C- ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100