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

Best Cottonwood Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 7 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	88.4%
3	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	99.1%
4	Advantenon	wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
5	Minnesota Valley	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood are compared to Lyon County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Minnesota overall?
Average download speeds in Cottonwood of 11.37 Mbps are slower than the Lyon County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Cottonwood Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Lyon County is 22.78 Mbps based upon 33024 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Cottonwood is 3.01 Mbps. This is 66.9% slower than the average in Minnesota and 74.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Cottonwood is 50.1% slower than the Lyon County average and 64.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Cottonwood is 3.01 Mbps. This is 47.5% slower than the Lyon County average and 74.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 73.4% of Lyon County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 9.6% of Lyon 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 Cottonwood 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Cottonwood, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Cottonwood broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barnum, Hanover, Lexington, Nisswa, Shoreview, St Paul Park, Zumbrota

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 Cottonwood, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 56041, 56073, 56084 and 56229

Who has the fastest internet service in Cottonwood?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Cottonwood.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Cottonwood - Frontier.

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.

Cottonwood 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.