Who is our top ranked provider in Thief River Falls MN? [Updated]

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Thief River Falls, 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 Thief River Falls:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Wikstrom Telephone Co	DSL, Fiber, wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Sjobergs	Cable, Fiber	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	42.0%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls compare to Pennington County? The average speed in Thief River Falls is 56.24 Mbps which is faster than Pennington County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Thief River Falls Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Thief River Falls is 12.1 Mbps. This is 59% faster than the Pennington County average and 4.3% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 72.8% of Pennington County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 64.1% of Pennington County residents
The average internet download speed in Pennington County is 39.04 Mbps based upon 19104 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Thief River Falls is 97.4% faster than the average in Minnesota and 73.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Thief River Falls is 56.24 Mbps based upon 17688 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 Thief River Falls 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 Wikstrom Telephone Co as the top provider for Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Thief River Falls?

Wikstrom Telephone Co with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Thief River Falls.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 56701

How do the internet speeds in Thief River Falls compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Thief River Falls broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Circle Pines, Clear Lake, Grant, Mountain Lake, Pine City, Sleepy Eye, Zumbrota

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Thief River Falls - Wikstrom Telephone Co and Sjobergs.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

Wikstrom Telephone Co and Sjobergs provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Thief River Falls.

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.

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 internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Thief River Falls internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

Thief River Falls 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.