11 Best Internet Providers in Douglas County, MN
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Douglas County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 943 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Douglas County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Douglas County has 11 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 Douglas County.
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Douglas County has 11 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 Douglas County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Douglas 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 Douglas County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Douglas County, MN?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Douglas County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Douglas County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 8.27% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Douglas County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Douglas County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Douglas County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 43 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Douglas County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Douglas County.
At a national level, based on 3918 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Arvig is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Douglas 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 Douglas County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Arvig. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Arvig | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Douglas County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Douglas County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,322 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 Arvig. This indicates Arvig reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Douglas County?
Minnesota customers rate Arvig 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.
Arvig received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Douglas County customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Douglas County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Douglas 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 Douglas County below, including the metrics used and how Douglas County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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Douglas County | Minnesota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Douglas County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 66.03% | 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. | 943 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 Douglas County. | 4.1 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 71% | 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. | 71% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Douglas County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Douglas County is C, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Douglas County is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Douglas County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Douglas 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.
88% of Douglas County households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Douglas 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 Douglas County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
How Much Speed does a Douglas County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Douglas County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Douglas County's average household income is $80,470 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.
Douglas County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 11% 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 Douglas County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Douglas County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
42.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 42.2% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Arvig Fiber in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Arvig offers Fiber service to 23.8% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Arvig Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Runestone Telephone Association Fiber in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Runestone Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 11.1% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Runestone Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,322 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,322 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 984 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
903 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 903 Mbps, with speeds from 80 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 556 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Spectrum Cable in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 57.5% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Centurylink DSL in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 70.7% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 38 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Arvig DSL in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Arvig offers DSL service to 11.9% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Arvig DSL has speeds up to 60 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers DSL service to 5.5% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Douglas 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 58 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 Douglas County, MN
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.8% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 300, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 140 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 130, with an average of 128 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, MN
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Douglas 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 Douglas County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Arvig may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Douglas County is Arvig.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Douglas 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 Douglas County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Douglas 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 Douglas County's C ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100