In Ramsey County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
6 Internet Service Providers in Ramsey County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ramsey County are not shown.
Ramsey County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Ramsey County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.99% of Ramsey County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Ramsey County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Ramsey County.
How fast are internet speeds in Ramsey County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ramsey County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ramsey County home can get up to 995 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ramsey County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Ramsey County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ramsey County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ramsey County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ramsey County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.15% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ramsey County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ramsey County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ramsey County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ramsey County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Ramsey County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ramsey County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ramsey County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ramsey County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ramsey County, along with details on where in Ramsey County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Ramsey County, MN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.33%, or 505,217 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ramsey County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ramsey County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ramsey County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ramsey County. The fastest plan anyone in Ramsey County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ramsey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Ramsey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ramsey County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ramsey County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Ramsey County, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 93.53%, or 475,755 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ramsey County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ramsey County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ramsey County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Ramsey County. The fastest plan anyone in Ramsey County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ramsey County customers is up to 88 Mbps.
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- 21.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ramsey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ramsey County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 18 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ramsey County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Ramsey County, MN
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 48.86%, or 248,509 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ramsey County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ramsey County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ramsey County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Ramsey County. The fastest plan anyone in Ramsey County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ramsey County customers is up to 776 Mbps.
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- 80.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Ramsey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ramsey County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 12 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ramsey County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.90 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 762 Mbps.
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- 80.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.9 Mbps
Nextera Communications Fixed Wireless in Ramsey County, MN
Nextera Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 89.28%, or 454,120 people, have Nextera Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ramsey County area. Nextera Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ramsey County.
Nextera Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Nextera Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ramsey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextera Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ramsey County. The fastest plan anyone in Ramsey County can order from Nextera Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Ramsey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Nextera Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ramsey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Nextera Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextera Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ramsey County fixed wireless providers. Nextera Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ramsey County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Ramsey County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 62.07%, or 315,709 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ramsey County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ramsey County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ramsey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ramsey County. The fastest plan anyone in Ramsey County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ramsey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ramsey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ramsey County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ramsey County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ramsey County, MN
LTD Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 12.31%, or 62,598 people, have LTD Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, and central Ramsey County area. LTD Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ramsey County.
LTD Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
LTD Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ramsey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LTD Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ramsey County. The fastest plan anyone in Ramsey County can order from LTD Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Ramsey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
LTD Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ramsey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for LTD Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, LTD Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ramsey County fixed wireless providers. LTD Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ramsey County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Ramsey County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ramsey County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ramsey County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Ramsey County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 1,313 Mbps in Minnesota versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.84% versus 99.99% in Ramsey County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ramsey County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Washington County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dakota County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Croix County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carver County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chisago County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Montgomery County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lancaster County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kane County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dane County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sedgwick County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Volusia County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds