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

Best Elbow Lake Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Elbow Lake, 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 Elbow Lake:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Runestone	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.2%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Elbow Lake MN Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Elbow Lake which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Elbow Lake compare to Grant County? The average speed in Elbow Lake is 22.29 Mbps which is faster than Grant County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Elbow Lake Internet Access Facts

There are 3 residential internet providers in Elbow Lake, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Elbow Lake is 21.8% slower than the average in Minnesota and 31.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 55.1% of the Grant County population
The average internet download speed in Elbow Lake is 22.29 Mbps based upon 3896 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Elbow Lake population
Fiber optic internet is available to 52.3% of Elbow Lake 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 Elbow Lake 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 Runestone as the top provider for Elbow Lake, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Elbow Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barnum, Elysian, Golden Valley, Montevideo, North Mankato, North Oaks, Spring Valley

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 56531 and 56589

Who has the fastest internet service in Elbow Lake?

Runestone with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Elbow Lake.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Elbow Lake - Runestone.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Elbow Lake 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.