Best Internet Providers in Duluth, MN
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Duluth, MN
Duluth 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Duluth.
Ranks compare Duluth with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Duluth, MN at a Glance
Duluth Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Duluth ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Duluth, MN?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Duluth based on 60 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 Duluth?
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 Duluth
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- CTC - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Zito - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Duluth Compares to Places Its Size
Duluth's report card score is 302nd of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 257th of 305.
| Measure | Duluth | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | St. Louis County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 21.2% | 295th of 305 | 36.4% | 68.5% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,061 Mbps | 302nd of 305 | 1,231 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | Tied 283rd of 305 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 268th of 305 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 164th of 305 | 12% | 18% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 237th of 305 | 94% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 240th of 305 | 89% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 208th of 305 | 69% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 172nd of 305 | 78% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $80,371 | 193rd of 305 | $76,520 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 49th of 305 | 16% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 21.2% of homes in Duluth, against 36.4% across St. Louis County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Duluth are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,371 (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 Duluth
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Duluth?
Spectrum Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.3% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,976 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,976 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 977 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Duluth from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
CTC Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CTC (Minnesota) offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Duluth homes. Across the city, CTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,925 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,925 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,332 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
919 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Duluth homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 919 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 916 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Duluth from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zito Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Duluth, MN
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Duluth?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Duluth, MN
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.1% of Duluth homes. Across the city, 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Duluth, MN
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Duluth, MN
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Duluth homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Duluth, MN
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Duluth homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Duluth, MN
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Duluth 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 Duluth?
Spectrum Cable in Duluth, MN
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.7% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Duluth, MN
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 2.1% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Cable in Duluth, MN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 1.4% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Midco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Duluth?
CenturyLink DSL in Duluth, MN
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.5% of Duluth homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 28 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 100, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Duluth from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Duluth, MN
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 9.5% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Duluth, MN
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.7% of Duluth homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Duluth by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Lakeside-Lester Park to 38.5% in Duluth Heights; by ZIP code, from 3.0% in 55808 to 43.0% in 55803. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Duluth
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth Heights | 8,343 | 38.5% | 1,068 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Congdon Park | 6,475 | 13.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 82/100 |
| Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park | 6,010 | 15.0% | 999 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 43/100 |
| Kenwood-Duluth | 5,654 | 14.0% | 1,145 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 61/100 |
| West End | 5,364 | 11.1% | 1,006 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 46/100 |
| Downtown Duluth | 5,118 | 22.4% | 998 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 50/100 |
| Lakeside-Lester Park | 5,089 | 0.0% | 997 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 72/100 |
| Woodlands-Pleasantview | 4,186 | 7.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 72/100 |
| East Hillside | 3,682 | 21.4% | 995 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 65/100 |
ZIP codes in Duluth
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55811 | 28,477 | 28.4% | 1,085 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 57/100 |
| 55803 | 17,833 | 43.0% | 1,114 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 58/100 |
| 55804 | 15,465 | 29.6% | 1,159 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 67/100 |
| 55812 | 10,416 | 6.7% | 998 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 69/100 |
| 55806 | 9,704 | 10.4% | 1,001 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 47/100 |
| 55807 | 9,674 | 10.1% | 999 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 51/100 |
| 55805 | 9,664 | 19.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 60/100 |
| 55808 | 5,957 | 3.0% | 996 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 48/100 |
| 55802 | 2,701 | 37.4% | 996 Mbps | 7 | C | 54/100 |
How Duluth Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Duluth that have their own pages are all within 14 miles, 4 of them in Wisconsin. Among them, Harnell Park has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Proctor the fewest (17.9%); Duluth has 21.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth (this page) | 100,805 | 21.2% | 1,061 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 57/100 |
| Superior, WI | 29,456 | 21.5% | 1,031 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 47/100 |
| Hermantown | 11,125 | 52.0% | 1,278 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Esko | 4,928 | 93.8% | 1,850 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Proctor | 4,084 | 17.9% | 1,115 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 48/100 |
| Four Corners | 1,788 | 90.0% | 1,363 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 62/100 |
| Harnell Park | 1,222 | 99.8% | 1,100 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 56/100 |
| Oliver, WI | 544 | 0.0% | 859 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 28/100 |
| Cutter, WI | 415 | 0.0% | 495 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 55/100 |
| Itasca, WI | 95 | 0.0% | 441 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 44/100 |
| French River | 58 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Duluth?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Duluth
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| CTC (Minnesota) | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Midco | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Duluth Internet Providers
Based on 60 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Duluth residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.29 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 76.4% coverage in Duluth.
At a national level, based on 4830 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 Duluth Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Duluth, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Duluth Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Duluth
Based on data reported by Duluth ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Duluth. 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Duluth Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | 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 Duluth?
Of the providers in Duluth, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Duluth 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.
Verizon is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 Duluth, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Duluth
| ISP / Tech Type | Duluth Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
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A Duluth, MN Customer
Verizon Fiber
March 26, 2025 A Hermantown, MN Customer
Spectrum Cable
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CenturyLink DSL
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Verizon Fixed Wireless
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CenturyLink Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Duluth?
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 Duluth is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Duluth is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Duluth, available to 96.6% 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.