14 Best Internet Providers in Pope County, MN
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| Pope County ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 999 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Pope County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Pope County has 14 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 Pope County.
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Pope County has 14 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 Pope County.
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Spectrum
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Above are the top 4 providers in Pope County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Pope County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pope County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Pope 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 Pope County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.06% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pope County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Pope County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pope County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Pope County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1881) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (11) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (37) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zumbrota Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 44 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Pope 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 8.6% coverage in Pope County.
At a national level, based on 4350 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pope County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Pope County
- Zumbrota Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Runestone Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Federated Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Zumbrota Telephone - dsl coverage map
- Centurylink - dsl coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map

Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pope County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Federated Telephone, Runestone Telephone Association, and Spectrum 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 Pope County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zumbrota Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 80 Mbps | ||
| TDS | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pope County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pope County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (0) | (7) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (11) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1881) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (37) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zumbrota Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Pope County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Federated Telephone, Runestone Telephone Association, and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pope 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 in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pope County?
Minnesota customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pope County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Pope County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pope County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pope County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1881) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (11) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (37) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zumbrota Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Runestone Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Pope County 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 county 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 Pope County below, including the metrics used and how Pope County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pope County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.45% | 68.54% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 999 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Pope County. | 4.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 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. | 12% | 18% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 96% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 92% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 69% | 77% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 69% | 78% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Pope County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Pope County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pope County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pope County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Pope County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
89% of Pope County households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Pope County 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 Counties Compare to Pope County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
How Much Speed does a Pope County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pope County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pope County’s average household income is $77,849 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $99,636 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Pope County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pope County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pope County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pope County?
Zumbrota Telephone Fiber in Pope County, MN
Zumbrota Telephone offers Fiber service to 44.4% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Zumbrota Telephone Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Runestone Telephone Association Fiber in Pope County, MN
Runestone Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Runestone Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Federated Telephone Fiber in Pope County, MN
Federated Telephone offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Federated Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Pope County, MN
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pope County?
Spectrum Cable in Pope County, MN
Spectrum offers Cable service to 30.6% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Pope County, MN
Mediacom offers Cable service to 14.5% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pope County?
Centurylink DSL in Pope County, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 40.4% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Zumbrota Telephone DSL in Pope County, MN
Zumbrota Telephone offers DSL service to 11.8% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Zumbrota Telephone DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
TDS DSL in Pope County, MN
TDS offers DSL service to 7.5% of Pope County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pope County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Pope County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 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 130 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Pope 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 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 236 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Pope County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Pope County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Pope County, MN
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Pope County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Pope 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 Pope County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Federated Telephone, Runestone Telephone Association, and Spectrum. 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 Pope County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Pope County, 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 Pope County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Pope County 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 Pope County’s C- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
Customer Reviews
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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.
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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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Alysa O.
XFINITY Fiber
April 06, 2026 I recently moved to the area and did a lot of research about the different types of internet available for my home. I found that the deal Xfinity was offering had the best price and bundling options. I was originally only planning to purchase internet. However, after seeing their deal on Xumo tv streaming services and cellphone service, I ended up adding those options as well. When I signed up online, they gave me the option to pick up our equipment in person for free rather than ship. We were able to go to any location to pick it up; we didn’t schedule an appointment, and simply showed up, showed my ID and had the equipment in less than 2 minutes, and was out the door. We attempted to set up everything ourselves, but there wasn’t a working line to connect to at the house. A service technician was able to come out the very next day and had the internet up and running. The SIM card for my phone arrived in the mail, and I haven’t been able to set that up yet due to issues unlocking my phone. We’re getting used to the xumo streaming services too. Overall, the internet speed has been very good while streaming shows, using a wireless computer, and several phones and tablets. We have found that live gaming is a bit laggy and intermittent. We might upgrade to a faster speed, but we’re definitely hesitant due to the increase in pricing for more speed. Overall, I would recommend Xfinity as an internet provider.
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A Grant, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 31, 2026 More
Joseph S.
Centurylink Fiber
March 28, 2026 Overall our CenturyLink fiber internet service has been very good. Outages are very rare, perhaps one or two times per year at most. Speed is excellent. At peak usage, we are are streaming on 3 different devices at once, and do not experience any slowdown. We pay $80 a month for our service
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