Best Internet Providers in Polk County, MN
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Polk County, MN
Polk County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Polk County.
Ranks compare Polk County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Polk County, MN at a Glance
Polk County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Garden Valley
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Polk County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Polk County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Polk 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 Polk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.80% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Polk 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 Polk County
- Garden Valley - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Halstad Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wiktel - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Polk County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Polk County's report card score is tied 60th of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 36th of 87.
| Measure | Polk County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 50.3% | 72nd of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,026 Mbps | 19th 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 | 2.4 | Tied 32nd of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 82nd of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 23rd of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 18th 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 | 75% | Tied 52nd of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $77,485 | 38th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 13th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 50.3% of homes in Polk County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Polk County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,485 (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 Polk County Compares to Its Neighbors
Polk County has 8 neighbors, 2 of them in North Dakota. Among them, Red Lake County has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Traill County, ND the fewest (56.2%); Polk County has 50.3%.
Map of Polk County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Polk County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County (this page) | 31,192 | 50.3% | 3,026 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 73,170 | 74.1% | 3,949 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 51/100 |
| Pennington County | 13,992 | 98.9% | 5,686 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 52/100 |
| Marshall County | 9,040 | 95.6% | 2,671 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Clearwater County | 8,524 | 99.3% | 5,937 Mbps | 2.9 | B | 48/100 |
| Traill County, ND | 7,997 | 56.2% | 1,225 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 41/100 |
| Norman County | 6,441 | 72.6% | 1,113 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 46/100 |
| Mahnomen County | 5,411 | 67.6% | 2,364 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Red Lake County | 3,935 | 99.8% | 6,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 45/100 |
Internet in Polk County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 15.9% of homes in East Grand Forks to 100.0% in Mentor; by ZIP code, from 16.5% in 56721 (East Grand Forks) to 100.0% in 56556 (Mcintosh). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Polk County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 10,484 | 15.9% | 1,792 Mbps | 6 | C | 66/100 |
| Crookston | 7,884 | 16.3% | 1,425 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 44/100 |
| Fosston | 1,983 | 99.8% | 6,000 Mbps | 3.2 | B | 35/100 |
| Fertile | 1,416 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 52/100 |
| Erskine | 1,097 | 98.9% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Mcintosh | 1,033 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Mentor | 1,012 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Fisher | 802 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Lengby | 689 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.9 | B | 65/100 |
| Winger | 622 | 99.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.4 | B- | 58/100 |
| Crookston Junction | 541 | 99.6% | 1,248 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 48/100 |
| Rindal | 487 | 97.1% | 5,746 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 46/100 |
| Olga | 469 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 49/100 |
| Climax | 465 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 60/100 |
| Gentilly | 392 | 100.0% | 1,408 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Euclid | 330 | 98.2% | 5,120 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 42/100 |
| Trail | 330 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.3 | B- | 36/100 |
| Gully | 322 | 98.8% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.6 | B- | 34/100 |
| Tabor | 310 | 81.3% | 4,258 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Beltrami | 286 | 97.2% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.2 | B- | 60/100 |
| Sherack | 157 | 100.0% | 5,650 Mbps | 3.3 | B | 36/100 |
| Nielsville | 149 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 59/100 |
| Eldred | 143 | 100.0% | 1,874 Mbps | 2.2 | C+ | 61/100 |
ZIP codes in Polk County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56721 (East Grand Forks) | 10,608 | 16.5% | 1,813 Mbps | 6 | C | 65/100 |
| 56716 (Crookston) | 8,931 | 26.1% | 1,442 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 44/100 |
| 56542 (Fosston) | 2,775 | 99.9% | 6,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 41/100 |
| 56540 (Fertile) | 1,948 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.6 | B | 52/100 |
| 56535 (Erskine) | 1,237 | 99.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.4 | B- | 43/100 |
| 56556 (Mcintosh) | 1,154 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2 | B- | 43/100 |
| 56723 (Fisher) | 945 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 56736 (Mentor) | 867 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 56/100 |
| 56523 (Climax) | 492 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 60/100 |
| 56592 (Winger) | 491 | 98.8% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.3 | B- | 58/100 |
| 56684 (Trail) | 358 | 99.2% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.3 | B- | 43/100 |
| 56646 (Gully) | 336 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.3 | B- | 31/100 |
| 56722 (Euclid) | 315 | 98.4% | 5,468 Mbps | 3 | B- | 40/100 |
| 56517 (Beltrami) | 279 | 97.1% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 56568 (Nielsville) | 118 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Polk 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, Garden Valley 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 Polk County
| Garden Valley | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 5,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Halstad Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Wiktel | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Polk County Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Polk County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 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 60.2% coverage in Polk County.
At a national level, based on 2446 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 Polk County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Polk County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco |  (1) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wiktel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Garden Valley | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Halstad Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Polk County
Based on data reported by Polk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Garden Valley. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Polk County. 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 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 | Polk County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (1) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Garden Valley | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Wiktel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Halstad Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Polk County?
Of the providers in Polk County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Polk 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. 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 Polk County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County 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 | ||
| Wiktel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Garden Valley | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (1) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Halstad Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Polk County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Garden Valley Fiber in Polk County, MN
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Garden Valley offers Fiber service to 32.8% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Garden Valley Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Halstad Telephone Company Fiber in Polk County, MN
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Halstad Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 15.7% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Halstad Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wiktel Fiber in Polk County, MN
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wiktel offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Wiktel 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 Polk County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Polk 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 57 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Polk County, MN
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Midco Cable in Polk County, MN
Availability:
53.2%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,627 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 53.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,627 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 230 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Polk County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
CenturyLink DSL in Polk County, MN
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 57.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.2 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 Polk 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 Polk County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Garden Valley. 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 Polk County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Polk County, available to 84.8% 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.