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

Ely, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Ely, 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 Ely:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Midcontinent Communications	Cable	200 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.1%
2	Treehouse Broadband	wireless	110 Mbps	28 Mbps	100.0%
3	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	88.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Ely MN Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Ely compare to St. Louis County? The average speed in Ely is 19.08 Mbps which is faster than St. Louis County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Ely Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the St. Louis County population
The average internet download speed in Ely is 19.08 Mbps based upon 12024 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.1% of the Ely population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.6% of Ely residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Ely, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Ely is 3.3% faster than the St. Louis County average and 41.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Ely 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 Midcontinent Communications as the top provider for Ely, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Ely?

Midcontinent Communications with a download speed of 200 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Ely.

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

The following zip codes were used: 55731

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

Click through to see how the Ely broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bagley, Bemidji, Greenbush, Rice, Shorewood, St Louis Park, Vermillion

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 DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Ely, Minnesota?

Treehouse Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Ely.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Ely, MN residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Ely 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.