6 Best Internet Providers in Mahnomen, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mahnomen, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mahnomen, MN?

Garden Valley is the best internet provider in Mahnomen based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Garden Valley had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mahnomen, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Garden Valley is an option for 23.89% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Mahnomen, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mahnomen

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mahnomen Internet Providers

Based on 20 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Garden Valley is the best internet service provider for Mahnomen residents. Garden Valley was rated at an average of 4.00 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 2.4% coverage in Mahnomen.

At a national level, based on 1416 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mahnomen?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Mahnomen, the fastest internet in the city comes from Garden Valley.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mahnomen

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Garden Valley	6,000 Mbps
	Arvig	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mahnomen

Based on data reported by Mahnomen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Garden Valley. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Mahnomen. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Garden Valley. This indicates Garden Valley reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mahnomen?

Minnesota customers rate Garden Valley 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.

Garden Valley received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Arvig is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mahnomen customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Mahnomen, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Mahnomen

Mahnomen 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 city 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 Mahnomen below, including the metrics used and how Mahnomen compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Mahnomen ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Mahnomen	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mahnomen that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	52.21%	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.	2,134 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 Mahnomen.	3.6	6.3	6.8

 

Mahnomen Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mahnomen	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	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.	6%	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.	88%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	56%	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.	58%	77%	76%

Mahnomen ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mahnomen is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mahnomen is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mahnomen have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mahnomen ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

82% of Mahnomen households have an internet connection despite having 98.17% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Mahnomen 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 Cities Compare to Mahnomen?

How Much Speed does a Mahnomen Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mahnomen is 2.8, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Mahnomen's average household income is $49,718 which is much lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Mahnomen also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Mahnomen has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mahnomen households are more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mahnomen?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mahnomen?

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 Mahnomen is Garden Valley.
• The fastest internet provider should be Garden Valley. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Garden Valley may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mahnomen is Garden Valley.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen's C ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.