Best Internet Providers in Carlton, MN
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carlton, MN
Carlton has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Carlton.
Ranks compare Carlton with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carlton, MN at a Glance
Carlton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Carlton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carlton, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carlton 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, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.24% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carlton?
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
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Aaniin - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carlton Compares to Places Its Size
Carlton's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 46%.
| Measure | Carlton | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Carlton County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 5.5% | bottom 12% | 47.7% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 538 Mbps | bottom 6% | 976 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 31% | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 10% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 26% | 60% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 75% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $98,751 | top 20% | $81,112 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 5.5% of homes in Carlton, against 47.7% across Carlton County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Carlton are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,751 (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 Carlton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carlton?
Aaniin Fiber in Carlton, MN
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Aaniin offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Carlton homes. Across the city, Aaniin 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 Carlton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carlton, MN
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Carlton homes. Across the city, 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carlton, MN
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Carlton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carlton, MN
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Carlton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carlton, MN
Availability:
45.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
111 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.3% of Carlton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 111 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Carlton, MN
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Carlton homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 city.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Carlton, MN
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% of Carlton homes. Across the city, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carlton?
Mediacom Cable in Carlton, MN
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,180 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 37.7% of Carlton homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,180 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 221 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carlton?
CenturyLink DSL in Carlton, MN
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.8% of Carlton homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Carlton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carlton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carlton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carlton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55718 | 3,301 | 13.0% | 572 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 48/100 |
How Carlton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carlton that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Esko has the most homes with fiber (93.8%) and Wrenshall the fewest (0.9%); Carlton has 5.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton (this page) | 2,827 | 5.5% | 538 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 45/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Iverson | 636 | 91.8% | 951 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Thomson | 452 | 71.7% | 1,692 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 62/100 |
| Sawyer | 364 | 90.9% | 916 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Blackhoof | 183 | 0.0% | 131 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carlton?
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
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Aaniin | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| CenturyLink | 140 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carlton Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carlton 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 71.3% coverage in Carlton.
At a national level, based on 2502 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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carlton, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlton Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Aaniin | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carlton
Based on data reported by Carlton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Carlton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,180 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 Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Aaniin | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carlton?
Of the providers in Carlton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carlton 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, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carlton
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlton Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Aaniin | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Carlton?
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 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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carlton, available to 90.2% 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.