7 Best Internet Providers in Tawney, MN
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| Tawney ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 713 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real Tawney Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Tawney has 7 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 Tawney.
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Tawney has 7 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 Tawney.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company
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AcenTek
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Above are the top 4 providers in Tawney, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Tawney ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tawney, MN?
AcenTek is the highest-rated internet provider in Tawney based on 8 Minnesota customer reviews, and AcenTek has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Tawney, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Tawney
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tawney Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Tawney Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 8 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AcenTek is the best internet service provider for Tawney residents. AcenTek was rated at an average of 4.00 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 46.5% coverage in Tawney.
At a national level, based on 1251 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AcenTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tawney?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Tawney?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Tawney, the fastest internet in the city comes from AcenTek.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Tawney
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AcenTek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | 50 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tawney
| ISP / Tech Type | Tawney Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Tawney ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AcenTek. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Tawney. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 957 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AcenTek. This indicates AcenTek reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tawney?
Minnesota customers rate AcenTek 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.
AcenTek received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Tawney customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Tawney, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tawney
| ISP / Tech Type | Tawney Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Tawney 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 city 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 Tawney below, including the metrics used and how Tawney compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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Tawney | Minnesota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tawney that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 100.00% | 62.00% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 713 Mbps | 3,031 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Tawney. | 3.6 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 19% | 16% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 91% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 72% | 77% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 72% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Tawney ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Tawney is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tawney is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tawney have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Tawney ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
90% of Tawney households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Tawney 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 Cities Compare to Tawney?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
How Much Speed does a Tawney Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tawney is 2.6, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Tawney's average household income is $71,125 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Tawney 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, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Tawney has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tawney households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tawney?
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Tawney, MN
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 78.8% of Tawney homes. Across the city, Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
AcenTek Fiber in Tawney, MN
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 64.1% of Tawney homes. Across the city, AcenTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tawney?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Tawney, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tawney?
AcenTek DSL in Tawney, MN
AcenTek offers DSL service to 2.9% of Tawney homes. Across the city, AcenTek DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tawney?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tawney, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Tawney homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tawney, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.5% of Tawney 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 Tawney, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.5% of Tawney homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Tawney, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.8% of Tawney homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 141 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 110 Mbps throughout the city.
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Tawney, MN
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Tawney homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Tawney?
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 Tawney is AcenTek.
- The fastest internet provider should be AcenTek. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AcenTek may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Tawney is AcenTek.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tawney, 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 Tawney compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Tawney 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 Tawney's C+ ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 11 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 8 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
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