Best Internet Providers in Red Lake, MN
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Red Lake, MN
Red Lake has 3 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 Red Lake.
Ranks compare Red Lake with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Red Lake, MN at a Glance
Red Lake Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Paul Bunyan Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Red Lake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Red Lake, MN?
Paul Bunyan Communications is the best internet provider in Red Lake based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Paul Bunyan Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Red Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Paul Bunyan Communications is an option for 97.54% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Red Lake?
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 Red Lake
How Red Lake Compares to Places Its Size
Red Lake's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Red Lake | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Beltrami County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.5% | top 23% | 97.2% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,255 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.1 | bottom 1% | 5.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | top 3% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 29% | 79% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 9% | 77% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,380 | bottom 15% | $73,819 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.5% of homes in Red Lake, against 97.2% across Beltrami County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Red Lake are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,380 (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 Red Lake
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Red Lake?
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in Red Lake, MN
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications offers Fiber service to 97.5% of Red Lake homes. Across the city, Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Red Lake?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Red Lake, MN
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Red Lake 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 Red Lake, MN
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Red Lake 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 Red Lake?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Red Lake, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Red Lake?
Paul Bunyan Communications DSL in Red Lake, MN
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications offers DSL service to 7.6% of Red Lake homes. Across the city, Paul Bunyan Communications DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Internet in Red Lake by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Red Lake has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Red Lake
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Red Lake
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56671 | 3,093 | 97.9% | 1,054 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 37/100 |
How Red Lake Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Red Lake that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Puposky has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Quiring the fewest (95.5%); Red Lake has 97.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake (this page) | 2,643 | 97.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 40/100 |
| Redby | 1,412 | 95.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C- | 79/100 |
| Puposky | 933 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Ponemah | 803 | 98.3% | 1,133 Mbps | 1 | C | 58/100 |
| Leonard | 653 | 99.5% | 6,000 Mbps | 1.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Nebish | 375 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 59/100 |
| Debs | 337 | 98.2% | 3,795 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 64/100 |
| Little Rock | 299 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 26/100 |
| Saum | 287 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 61/100 |
| Aure | 275 | 100.0% | 1,527 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 67/100 |
| Quiring | 110 | 95.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Red Lake?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Paul Bunyan Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Red Lake
| Paul Bunyan Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Red Lake Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Paul Bunyan Communications is the best internet service provider for Red Lake residents. Paul Bunyan Communications was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1072 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Paul Bunyan Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Red Lake Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Red Lake, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Lake Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Paul Bunyan Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Red Lake
Based on data reported by Red Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Paul Bunyan Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Red Lake. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Paul Bunyan Communications. This indicates Paul Bunyan Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Lake Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bunyan Communications | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Red Lake?
Of the providers in Red Lake, customers rate Paul Bunyan Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Red Lake 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.
Paul Bunyan Communications is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Red Lake, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Red Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Lake Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Paul Bunyan Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Red Lake?
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 Red Lake is Paul Bunyan Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Paul Bunyan Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Paul Bunyan Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Red Lake is Paul Bunyan Communications.
- Viasat, Paul Bunyan Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Red Lake, available to 97.5% 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.