Best Internet Providers in Swift County, MN
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Swift County, MN
Swift County has 12 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 Swift County.
Ranks compare Swift County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Swift County, MN at a Glance
Swift County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Federated Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Swift County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Swift County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Swift 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 Swift County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 71.59% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Swift 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 Swift County
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Federated Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
How Swift County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Swift County's report card score is tied 60th of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 75th of 87.
| Measure | Swift County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 63.9% | 63rd of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,581 Mbps | 42nd of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | Tied 51st of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 58th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 78th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 66th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 77th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 46th 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 | $69,787 | 75th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 61st of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 63.9% of homes in Swift County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Swift County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,787 (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 Swift County Compares to Its Neighbors
Swift County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Lac qui Parle County has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Chippewa County the fewest (38.4%); Swift County has 63.9%.
Map of Swift County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Swift County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift County (this page) | 9,838 | 63.9% | 1,581 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Kandiyohi County | 43,732 | 44.1% | 2,062 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 49/100 |
| Chippewa County | 12,598 | 38.4% | 993 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 46/100 |
| Pope County | 11,308 | 71.5% | 999 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 48/100 |
| Stevens County | 9,671 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Lac qui Parle County | 6,719 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 46/100 |
| Big Stone County | 5,166 | 45.1% | 1,105 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 56/100 |
Internet in Swift County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 20.5% of homes in Benson to 99.9% in Appleton; by ZIP code, from 33.4% in 56215 (Benson) to 100.0% in 56208 (Appleton). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Swift County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 3,976 | 20.5% | 998 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 47/100 |
| Appleton | 1,702 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 32/100 |
| Kerkhoven | 1,343 | 97.8% | 5,280 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Murdock | 853 | 64.0% | 1,068 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 30/100 |
| Clontarf | 606 | 91.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 62/100 |
| DeGraff | 469 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 37/100 |
| Swift Falls | 385 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Holloway | 350 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Danvers | 295 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Hagan | 138 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Swift County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56215 (Benson) | 4,745 | 33.4% | 998 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 49/100 |
| 56208 (Appleton) | 2,006 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 33/100 |
| 56252 (Kerkhoven) | 1,339 | 97.5% | 5,290 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 42/100 |
| 56271 (Murdock) | 1,295 | 76.5% | 1,047 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 31/100 |
| 56231 (Danvers) | 375 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 63/100 |
| 56249 (Holloway) | 253 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 42/100 |
| 56226 (Clontarf) | 214 | 75.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Swift 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, Federated Telephone 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 Swift County
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Federated Telephone | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| MVTV Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Swift County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Swift County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Swift 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 35.5% coverage in Swift County.
At a national level, based on 4526 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 Swift County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Swift County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Swift County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom |  (1) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Swift County
Based on data reported by Swift County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Federated Telephone and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Swift 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 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 | Swift County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Swift County?
Of the providers in Swift County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Swift 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 Swift County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Swift County
| ISP / Tech Type | Swift County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Swift County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Swift County?
Federated Telephone Fiber in Swift County, MN
Availability:
55.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Federated Telephone offers Fiber service to 55.2% of Swift 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
TDS Fiber in Swift County, MN
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Swift County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Swift County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Swift 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 129 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Swift 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 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 county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of Swift County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
242 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.1% of Swift County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 242 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.5% of Swift County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.5% of Swift County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Swift County, MN
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Swift County homes. Across the county, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Swift County?
Spectrum Cable in Swift County, MN
Availability:
49.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 49.1% of Swift County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Swift County, MN
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 16.4% of Swift 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 Swift County?
CenturyLink DSL in Swift County, MN
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 43.2% of Swift County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS DSL in Swift County, MN
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 7.8% of Swift County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 27 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Swift County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Swift 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 Swift County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Federated Telephone 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 Swift County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Swift County, available to 80.7% 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.