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

Fish Lake, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Fish 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 Fish Lake:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	100.0%
3	Minnesota Valley	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Fish Lake 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 Fish Lake 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

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Fish Lake of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Chisago County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Fish Lake Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Fish Lake is 13.4% faster than the average in Minnesota and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 67.1% of the Chisago County population
The average internet download speed in Fish Lake is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Fish Lake population
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Fish Lake residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Fish Lake, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Fish 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 Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services as the top provider for Fish Lake, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Fish Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Baudette, Caledonia, Circle Pines, Deephaven, Independence, Little Falls, Red Lake Falls

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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 Fish Lake, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55008, 55032, 55069, 55080 and 56101

Who has the fastest internet service in Fish Lake?

Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fish Lake.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Fish Lake, Minnesota.

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.

Fish 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.