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

Best Moose Lake Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Moose 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 Moose Lake:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	89.4%
2	Genesis Technology Communications	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Moose 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 Moose 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

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Moose Lake are compared to Carlton County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Minnesota overall?
Average download speeds in Moose Lake of 6.82 Mbps are slower than the Carlton County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Moose Lake Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Moose Lake is 76.1% slower than the average in Minnesota and 79% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 56.8% of the Carlton County population
The average internet download speed in Moose Lake is 6.82 Mbps based upon 1288 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 89.6% of the Moose Lake population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Moose Lake residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Moose 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 Moose 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Moose Lake, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Moose Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Crosby, Hibbing, Janesville, Maplewood, New London, Taylors Falls, Wayzata

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 Moose Lake, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55767, 56466, 56474, 56601, 56630, 56633 and 56663

Who has the fastest internet service in Moose Lake?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Moose 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 Moose 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.

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.

Moose 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.