Best Internet Providers in Clay County, MN
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clay County, MN
Clay County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Clay County.
Ranks compare Clay County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Clay County, MN at a Glance
Clay County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Midco
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Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
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DSL
Sparklight
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Cable
EarthLink
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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 Clay County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay County, MN?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Clay County based on 47 Minnesota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Clay 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 Clay County
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Park Region Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Arvig - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Red River Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- City of Barnesville - fiber coverage map
- Arvig - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- XTech - fixed wireless coverage map
- Arvig - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Park Region Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
How Clay County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Clay County's report card score is tied 45th of 87 and its connectivity index is 22nd of 87.
| Measure | Clay County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 37.7% | 84th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | 40th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | Tied 27th 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 | 12% | Tied 29th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 13th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 26th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 18th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 12th of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $82,834 | 19th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 4th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 37.7% of homes in Clay County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Clay County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,834 (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 Clay County Compares to Its Neighbors
Clay County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in North Dakota. Among them, Wilkin County has the most homes with fiber (95.9%) and Cass County, ND the fewest (47.5%); Clay County has 37.7%.
Map of Clay County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Clay County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County (this page) | 65,318 | 37.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Cass County, ND | 184,525 | 47.5% | 2,319 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 61/100 |
| Otter Tail County | 60,081 | 68.0% | 1,058 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 50/100 |
| Becker County | 35,183 | 90.3% | 2,693 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 51/100 |
| Richland County, ND | 16,529 | 94.1% | 1,708 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 55/100 |
| Wilkin County | 6,506 | 95.9% | 1,516 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 39/100 |
| Norman County | 6,441 | 72.6% | 1,113 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 46/100 |
Internet in Clay County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 13.3% of homes in Sabin to 99.5% in Barnesville; by ZIP code, from 15.4% in 56529 (Dilworth) to 99.0% in 56514 (Barnesville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Clay County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead | 45,205 | 25.6% | 1,977 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Dilworth | 5,419 | 19.8% | 1,963 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Hawley | 4,331 | 96.2% | 3,618 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Barnesville | 3,467 | 99.5% | 996 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Glyndon | 2,142 | 89.8% | 3,512 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 62/100 |
| Sabin | 1,092 | 13.3% | 963 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 61/100 |
| Ulen | 897 | 57.4% | 930 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Rollag | 833 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Downer | 619 | 78.3% | 810 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 66/100 |
| Hitterdal | 453 | 13.0% | 212 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 46/100 |
| Felton | 434 | 68.4% | 828 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Comstock | 275 | 58.5% | 637 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Georgetown | 239 | 46.0% | 663 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Rustad | 174 | 93.7% | 1,196 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Baker | 63 | 27.0% | 343 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 61/100 |
ZIP codes in Clay County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56560 (Moorhead) | 43,778 | 26.7% | 1,978 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 60/100 |
| 56549 (Hawley) | 5,104 | 96.4% | 3,301 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 56529 (Dilworth) | 4,625 | 15.4% | 1,993 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 56514 (Barnesville) | 4,006 | 99.0% | 992 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 70/100 |
| 56547 (Glyndon) | 2,570 | 89.1% | 3,089 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 63/100 |
| 56580 (Sabin) | 1,269 | 20.6% | 921 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 61/100 |
| 56563 (Moorhead) | 1,130 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2 | D | 44/100 |
| 56585 (Ulen) | 970 | 62.8% | 955 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 43/100 |
| 56562 (Moorhead) | 864 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | D- | 50/100 |
| 56536 (Felton) | 491 | 60.9% | 747 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 43/100 |
| 56552 (Hitterdal) | 417 | 6.0% | 145 Mbps | 3 | D- | 44/100 |
| 56546 (Georgetown) | 257 | 51.4% | 701 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| 56525 (Comstock) | 103 | 2.9% | 126 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Midco.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clay County
| Midco | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Park Region Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Arvig | 1,000 |
| Red River Communications | 1,000 |
| City of Barnesville | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 1,000 |
| XTech | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Clay County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Clay County residents. AT&T 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 3.67 out of 5 stars and 74.2% coverage in Clay County.
At a national level, based on 2667 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 Clay County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clay County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (2) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XTech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Barnesville | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Red River Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay County
Based on data reported by Clay County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Clay County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,909 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (2) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XTech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Barnesville | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Red River Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay County?
Of the providers in Clay County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clay 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Clay County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clay County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (2) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XTech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Barnesville | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Red River Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Clay County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Park Region Telephone Company Fiber in Clay County, MN
Park Region Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Park Region Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Arvig Fiber in Clay County, MN
Arvig offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Arvig Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Clay County, MN
Midco offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Red River Communications Fiber in Clay County, MN
Red River Communications offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Red River Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Clay County, MN
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,831 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Clay County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
City of Barnesville Fiber in Clay County, MN
City of Barnesville offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, City of Barnesville Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Clay County, MN
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 881 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 713 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Clay County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Clay County, MN
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 953 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Quantum Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of Clay 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 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.8% of Clay County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.8% of Clay County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Park Region Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
Park Region Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Park Region Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
XTech Fixed Wireless in Clay County, MN
XTech offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Clay County homes. Across the county, XTech Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 143 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 500, with an average of 120 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Midco Cable in Clay County, MN
Midco offers Cable service to 73.0% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,945 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 347 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Clay County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sparklight Cable in Clay County, MN
Sparklight offers Cable service to 72.8% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
CenturyLink DSL in Clay County, MN
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 72.9% of Clay County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 49 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Clay County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Arvig DSL in Clay County, MN
Arvig offers DSL service to 6.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Arvig DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Clay County, MN
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 30, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clay County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A Moorhead, MN Customer
Midco Cable
December 15, 2024 Jodi B
Midco Cable
March 19, 2023 Midco is great, outages are few and far between. Their customer service is great, I never have to wait long to speak to a person. But because gas prices went way up for a minute in the summer, they used that as an excuse to jack up our rates by 10 bucks per month. I'd like to see it go back down.
A Dilworth, MN Customer
Sparklight Cable
February 02, 2023 A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay 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 Clay County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clay County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clay County, available to 94.7% 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.
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