Best Internet Providers in Makinen, MN
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Makinen, MN
Makinen has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Makinen.
Ranks compare Makinen with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Makinen, MN at a Glance
Makinen Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Zito
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Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Makinen ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Makinen, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Makinen 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 Makinen, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Makinen?
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.
How Makinen Compares to Places Its Size
Makinen's report card score is in the bottom 27% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Makinen | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | St. Louis County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.0% | bottom 43% | 36.4% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 623 Mbps | bottom 23% | 1,231 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 5.3 | 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% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 12% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 36% | bottom 15% | 69% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 78% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,411 | top 37% | $76,520 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 54.0% of homes in Makinen, against 36.4% across St. Louis County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Makinen are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,411 (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 Makinen
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Makinen?
Zito Fiber in Makinen, MN
Availability:
54.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 54.0% of Makinen homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Makinen?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Makinen, MN
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Makinen homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Makinen, MN
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
127 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.9% of Makinen homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 127 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Makinen, MN
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Makinen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Makinen, MN
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Makinen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Makinen?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Makinen, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Makinen?
CenturyLink DSL in Makinen, MN
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 70.7% of Makinen homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Makinen by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Makinen has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Makinen
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Makinen
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55763 | 522 | 73.2% | 791 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 26/100 |
How Makinen Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Makinen that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Aurora has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Eveleth the fewest (16.1%); Makinen has 54.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makinen (this page) | 430 | 54.0% | 623 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Eveleth | 5,177 | 16.1% | 1,340 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 33/100 |
| Gilbert | 3,076 | 42.1% | 1,349 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 23/100 |
| Aurora | 2,336 | 98.6% | 1,050 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 25/100 |
| Cotton | 532 | 21.2% | 264 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 20/100 |
| Palo | 519 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 8/100 |
| Melrude | 215 | 7.0% | 213 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 25/100 |
| Markham | 211 | 81.5% | 885 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 27/100 |
| Zim | 174 | 4.6% | 114 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 34/100 |
| McKinley | 162 | 4.9% | 845 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Genoa | 125 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Makinen?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CenturyLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Zito Media 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 Makinen
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Makinen Internet Providers
Based on 24 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Makinen residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 70.7% coverage in Makinen.
At a national level, based on 2434 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 Makinen Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Makinen, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Makinen Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Makinen
Based on data reported by Makinen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zito Media. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Makinen. 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 CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Makinen Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Makinen?
Of the providers in Makinen, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Makinen 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. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Makinen, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Makinen
| ISP / Tech Type | Makinen Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Makinen?
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 Makinen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Makinen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Makinen, available to 84.9% 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.