14 Best Internet Providers in Yellow Medicine County, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Yellow Medicine County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Yellow Medicine County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Yellow Medicine County, MN?

MVTV Wireless is the best internet provider in Yellow Medicine County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MVTV Wireless had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Yellow Medicine County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MVTV Wireless is an option for 52.40% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Yellow Medicine County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Yellow Medicine County Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, MVTV Wireless is the best internet service provider for Yellow Medicine County residents. MVTV Wireless was rated at an average of 2.00 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 37.9% coverage in Yellow Medicine County.

At a national level, based on 4141 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Arvig is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Yellow Medicine County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MVTV Wireless. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative 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 Yellow Medicine County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative	2,000 Mbps
	Midco	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Clara City Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Arvig	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	MVTV Wireless	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Yellow Medicine County

Based on data reported by Yellow Medicine County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Yellow Medicine County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,936 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MVTV Wireless. This indicates MVTV Wireless reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Yellow Medicine County?

Minnesota customers rate MVTV Wireless 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.

MVTV Wireless received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Arvig is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Yellow Medicine County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County below, including the metrics used and how Yellow Medicine County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Yellow Medicine County ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Yellow Medicine County	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Yellow Medicine County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	25.52%	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.	1,213 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 Yellow Medicine County.	4.1	6.3	6.8

 

Yellow Medicine County Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Yellow Medicine County	Minnesota	USA
	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.	10%	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	64%	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.	64%	77%	76%

Yellow Medicine County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Yellow Medicine County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Yellow Medicine County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Yellow Medicine County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Yellow Medicine 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.

86% of Yellow Medicine County households have an internet connection despite having 99.79% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County?

How Much Speed does a Yellow Medicine County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Yellow Medicine County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Yellow Medicine County's average household income is $75,801 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Yellow Medicine County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Yellow Medicine County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Yellow Medicine County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Yellow Medicine County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Yellow Medicine County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County is MVTV Wireless.
• The fastest internet provider should be Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MVTV Wireless may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Yellow Medicine County is MVTV Wireless.
• Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County's C- ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.