Who is our top ranked provider in Barnesville MN? [Updated]

Barnesville, Minnesota Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Barnesville, Minnesota and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Barnesville:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	City of Barnesville Municipal Telephone	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.3%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Barnesville MN Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Barnesville have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Barnesville compare to Clay County? The average speed in Barnesville is 33.89 Mbps which is faster than Clay County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Barnesville Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Clay County is 26.73 Mbps based upon 40832 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Barnesville is 17.11 Mbps. This is 88% faster than the average in Minnesota and 47.5% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Barnesville is 26.8% faster than the Clay County average and 4.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Barnesville is 17.11 Mbps. This is 154.2% faster than the Clay County average and 47.5% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 76.9% of Clay County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 22.0% of Clay County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Barnesville residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks City of Barnesville Municipal Telephone as the top provider for Barnesville, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Barnesville?

City of Barnesville Municipal Telephone with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Barnesville.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Barnesville, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 56514

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Barnesville internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Barnesville compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Barnesville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Lake City, Pine City, Rosemount, St James, Truman, Wabasha, Willmar

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Barnesville - City of Barnesville Municipal Telephone.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Barnesville, Minnesota?

City of Barnesville Municipal Telephone provides broadband internet service to 99.3% of Barnesville.

Barnesville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.