In Washington County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 972 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.

 

9 Internet Service Providers in Washington County

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

95.19%

Avg. Speed:

93 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

86.79%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

28.12%

Avg. Speed:

619 Mbps

Midco | Cable

Availability:

9.59%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

3.36%

Avg. Speed:

56 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | DSL

Availability:

1.39%

Avg. Speed:

1.2 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

58.05%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Nextera Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

37.38%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

11.71%

Avg. Speed:

250 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Washington County are not shown.

 

Washington County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Washington County is internet available?

Washington County, MN map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.57% of Washington 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 Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Washington County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Washington County.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Washington County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Washington County.

Washington County, MN map of local internet speeds

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The average Washington County home can get up to 972 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.30% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Washington County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Washington County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington 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 Washington County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 96.30% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.21%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Washington County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Washington County

Washington County, MN map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

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The map shows how competitive the Washington 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 Washington County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Washington 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, Washington County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, 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. Washington 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, Washington County is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.

Centurylink DSL in Washington County, MN

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 95.19%, or 226,689 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington County.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 20 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington 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 Washington County customers is up to 93 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 33.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 28.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 5.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Washington 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 the fastest compared to other Washington County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 Washington County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Washington County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 34.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 39.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Washington County, MN

XFINITY cable coverage

About 86.79%, or 206,669 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington County.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Washington 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 average compared to other Washington County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Washington County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in Washington County, MN

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 28.12%, or 66,955 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Washington County.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 619 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 61.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Washington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 10 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 Washington County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 581 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Washington County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 61.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 24.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Midco Cable in Washington County, MN

Midco cable coverage

About 9.59%, or 22,835 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Washington County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.

 

Midco cable download speeds

Midco is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Midco cable upload speeds

In Washington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's Washington County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Washington County, MN

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 3.36%, or 7,994 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Washington County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 56 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 28.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 16.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 27.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Washington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 6 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 Washington County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Washington County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 28.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 35.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Consolidated Communications DSL in Washington County, MN

Consolidated DSL coverage

About 1.39%, or 3,302 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, east, south, southeast, central, northeast, southwest, and northwest Washington County area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.

 

Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds

Consolidated is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Consolidated goes up to 1.5 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.26 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 1.2 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Consolidated Communications customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 79.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds

In Washington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington County DSL providers. Consolidated offers 2 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 Washington County is up to 1.5 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.

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Consolidated's Washington County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 79.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Washington County, MN

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 58.05%, or 138,239 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Washington 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 the slowest compared to other Washington 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 Washington County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Washington County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextera Communications Fixed Wireless in Washington County, MN

Nextera Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 37.38%, or 89,017 people, have Nextera Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, south, southeast, east, and north Washington County area. Nextera Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Washington County.

 

Nextera Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Nextera Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextera Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Nextera Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextera Communications customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Nextera Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Nextera Communications's Washington County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless in Washington County, MN

LTD Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 11.71%, or 27,890 people, have LTD Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, west, and east Washington 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 Washington County.

 

LTD Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

LTD Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LTD Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from LTD Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to LTD Broadband customers in Washington County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

LTD Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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LTD Broadband's Washington County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Washington County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Washington County compare to the rest of Minnesota?

Internet speeds in Washington County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 1,313 Mbps in Minnesota versus 972 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.84% versus 99.57% in Washington County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.93%
100.00%
99.25%
99.52%
98.54%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.90%
99.72%
100.00%
99.54%
0.00%

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