Best Internet Providers in Dunnell, MN
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dunnell, MN
Dunnell has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Dunnell.
Ranks compare Dunnell with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dunnell, MN at a Glance
Dunnell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Dunnell Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Federated Rural Electric
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Dunnell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dunnell, MN?
Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Dunnell based on 20 Minnesota customer reviews, and GigFire 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dunnell?
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 Dunnell
- Federated Rural Electric - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Federated Rural Electric - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dunnell Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dunnell Compares to Places Its Size
Dunnell's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Dunnell | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Martin County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 43.7% | bottom 39% | 27.6% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 582 Mbps | bottom 22% | 1,207 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 64% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 72% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,425 | bottom 31% | $65,293 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 43.7% of homes in Dunnell, against 27.6% across Martin County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Dunnell are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,425 (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 Dunnell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dunnell?
Federated Rural Electric Fiber in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fiber service to 43.7% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, Federated Rural Electric Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dunnell?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
485 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 485 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 104 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.8% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 134 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.5% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dunnell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dunnell, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dunnell?
Dunnell Telephone Company DSL in Dunnell, MN
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Dunnell Telephone Company offers DSL service to 69.5% of Dunnell homes. Across the city, Dunnell Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Dunnell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dunnell has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dunnell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Dunnell
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56127 | 349 | 48.4% | 647 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 25/100 |
How Dunnell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dunnell that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 4 of them in Iowa. Among them, Estherville, IA has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sherburn the fewest (0.0%); Dunnell has 43.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnell (this page) | 387 | 43.7% | 582 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Estherville, IA | 6,260 | 100.0% | 997 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Jackson | 3,984 | 90.6% | 1,844 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 54/100 |
| Sherburn | 1,501 | 0.0% | 1,002 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 52/100 |
| Welcome | 1,171 | 66.9% | 768 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 33/100 |
| Ceylon | 536 | 76.1% | 852 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 26/100 |
| Alpha | 447 | 0.0% | 747 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 31/100 |
| Petersburg | 317 | 3.8% | 437 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 30/100 |
| Huntington, IA | 274 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Dolliver, IA | 235 | 22.1% | 596 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 45/100 |
| Gruver, IA | 166 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dunnell?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Dunnell
| Federated Rural Electric | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Midco | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| MVTV Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Dunnell Telephone Company | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Dunnell. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Dunnell Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Dunnell residents. Midco was rated at an average of 4.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. GigFire wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Dunnell.
At a national level, based on 1215 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dunnell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dunnell, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dunnell Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dunnell Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dunnell
Based on data reported by Dunnell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dunnell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 485 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dunnell Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dunnell Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dunnell?
Of the providers in Dunnell, customers rate GigFire the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dunnell 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.
GigFire is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.14 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dunnell, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dunnell
| ISP / Tech Type | Dunnell Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dunnell Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (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 Dunnell?
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 Dunnell is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Dunnell is GigFire.
- Viasat, Midco, HughesNet, GigFire, and Federated Rural Electric has the broadest coverage in Dunnell, available to 100.0% 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.