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

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Pelican Rapids, 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 Pelican Rapids:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Arvig Enterprises	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	95.6%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids compare to Otter Tail County? The average speed in Pelican Rapids is 24.95 Mbps which is faster than Otter Tail County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Pelican Rapids Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Pelican Rapids is 3.17 Mbps. This is 36.2% slower than the Otter Tail County average and 72.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 49.9% of Otter Tail County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 41.0% of Otter Tail County residents
The average internet download speed in Otter Tail County is 24.28 Mbps based upon 80216 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Pelican Rapids is 12.4% slower than the average in Minnesota and 23% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Pelican Rapids is 24.95 Mbps based upon 10288 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Pelican Rapids 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 Arvig Enterprises as the top provider for Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.

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

The following zip codes were used: 56572

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

Click through to see how the Pelican Rapids broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Buffalo, Crystal, Ham Lake, New London, Park Rapids, Roseville, Tonka Bay

Who has the fastest internet service in Pelican Rapids?

Arvig Enterprises with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pelican Rapids.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Pelican Rapids - Arvig Enterprises.

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Pelican Rapids, MN residents.

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.

Pelican Rapids 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.