Best Internet Providers in Lincoln County, MN
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln County, MN
Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
Ranks compare Lincoln County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Lincoln County, MN at a Glance
Lincoln County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
ITC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Woodstock Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lincoln County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 30.62% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
- ITC - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Woodstock Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Woodstock Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lincoln County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Lincoln County's report card score is 39th of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 36th of 87.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.2% | 5th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,002 Mbps | 65th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | Tied 65th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 78th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 9th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 50th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 37th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | Tied 30th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 40th of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $69,326 | 77th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 99.2% of homes in Lincoln County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Lincoln County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,326 (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 Lincoln County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lincoln County has 6 neighbors, 3 of them in South Dakota. Among them, Deuel County, SD has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Yellow Medicine County the fewest (27.1%); Lincoln County has 99.2%.
Map of Lincoln County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lincoln County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County (this page) | 5,640 | 99.2% | 1,002 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 52/100 |
| Brookings County, SD | 34,375 | 90.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 64/100 |
| Lyon County | 25,269 | 51.5% | 2,597 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 64/100 |
| Yellow Medicine County | 9,528 | 27.1% | 1,208 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 39/100 |
| Pipestone County | 9,424 | 51.5% | 2,021 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Moody County, SD | 6,336 | 97.8% | 2,239 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Deuel County, SD | 4,295 | 99.7% | 1,003 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 45/100 |
Internet in Lincoln County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 98.0% of homes in Lake Benton to 99.7% in Tyler; by ZIP code, from 97.8% in 56178 (Tyler) to 99.8% in 56136 (Hendricks). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 1,475 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Hendricks | 1,092 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 49/100 |
| Lake Benton | 1,072 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Ivanhoe | 731 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Arco | 403 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Wilno | 329 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 42/100 |
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56178 (Tyler) | 1,711 | 97.8% | 983 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 59/100 |
| 56149 (Lake Benton) | 1,259 | 98.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 59/100 |
| 56136 (Hendricks) | 1,044 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| 56142 (Ivanhoe) | 946 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 56113 (Arco) | 259 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
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, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative 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 Lincoln County
| Midco | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Woodstock Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| MVTV Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Lincoln County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Lincoln County Internet Providers
Based on 25 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lincoln County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 36.4% coverage in Lincoln County.
At a national level, based on 2538 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 Lincoln County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Woodstock Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln County
Based on data reported by Lincoln County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lincoln 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Woodstock Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
Of the providers in Lincoln County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lincoln 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lincoln County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Woodstock Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lincoln County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
ITC Fiber in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 79.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, ITC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Woodstock Communications Fiber in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Woodstock Communications offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Woodstock Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 125 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
36.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.4% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Woodstock Communications Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Woodstock Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.7% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Woodstock Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
30.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.6% of Lincoln 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Mediacom Cable in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 42.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Frontier DSL in Lincoln County, MN
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 44.5% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 2.2 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative and Mediacom. 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 Lincoln County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lincoln County, available to 79.3% 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.