Best Internet Providers in Cook County, MN
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cook County, MN
Cook County has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Cook County.
Ranks compare Cook County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Cook County, MN at a Glance
Cook County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc
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Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
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Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Cook County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cook County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cook 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 Cook County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.38% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cook 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.
How Cook County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Cook County's report card score is tied 66th of 87 and its connectivity index is 12th of 87.
| Measure | Cook County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 98.2% | Tied 8th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 996 Mbps | 71st of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | Tied 82nd of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 85th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 4th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 1st of 87 | 96% | 96% | Tied with Carver County and Scott County and 1 more |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 8th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 3rd of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | 10th of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $69,934 | 74th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | 87th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 98.2% of homes in Cook County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Cook County are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,934 (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 Cook County Compares to Its Neighbors
Cook County has 4 neighbors, 3 of them in Michigan and Wisconsin. Among them, Lake County has the most homes with fiber (95.8%) and Keweenaw County, MI the fewest (0.0%); Cook County has 98.2%.
Map of Cook County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Cook County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County (this page) | 5,600 | 98.2% | 996 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 69/100 |
| Ashland County, WI | 16,027 | 60.6% | 1,253 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 42/100 |
| Lake County | 10,905 | 95.8% | 2,770 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 45/100 |
| Ontonagon County, MI | 5,816 | 62.9% | 812 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Keweenaw County, MI | 2,046 | 0.0% | 598 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 31/100 |
Internet in Cook County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Cook County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marais | 2,882 | 98.7% | 999 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Lutsen | 746 | 96.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 71/100 |
| Grand Portage | 441 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 63/100 |
| Maple Hill | 437 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Hovland | 385 | 94.5% | 957 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 63/100 |
| Tofte | 335 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Pigeon River | 133 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Schroeder | 124 | 96.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 64/100 |
| Red Rock | 111 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Taconite Harbor | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 69/100 |
ZIP codes in Cook County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55604 (Grand Marais) | 3,682 | 98.8% | 999 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 69/100 |
| 55605 (Grand Portage) | 618 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 63/100 |
| 55612 (Lutsen) | 599 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 71/100 |
| 55615 (Tofte) | 300 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 69/100 |
| 55606 (Hovland) | 222 | 88.7% | 927 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 64/100 |
| 55613 (Schroeder) | 179 | 96.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cook 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, Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc and 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 Cook County
| Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Cook County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Cook County Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cook County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 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 83.1% coverage in Cook County.
At a national level, based on 1684 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 Cook County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cook County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cook County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) |  (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cook County
Based on data reported by Cook County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cook 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.
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 | Cook County 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cook County?
Of the providers in Cook County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cook 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. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cook County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cook County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cook County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | 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 | ||
| Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cook County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cook County?
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc Fiber in Cook County, MN
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc offers Fiber service to 98.2% of Cook County homes. Across the county, Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc 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 Cook County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cook County, MN
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Cook 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 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cook County, MN
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Cook County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cook County, MN
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Cook County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cook County?
Mediacom Cable in Cook County, MN
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 28.3% of Cook County homes. Across the county, Mediacom 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 Cook County?
CenturyLink DSL in Cook County, MN
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 83.1% of Cook County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Cook 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 Cook County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc and 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 Cook County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Arrowhead Electric Co-Op Inc has the broadest coverage in Cook County, available to 98.2% 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.