Internet providers in Ely, MN

Internet in Ely

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Ely area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Ely Residential Internet Coverage

In the far northern stretches of Minnesota, you'll find the community of Ely. This is a fairly small city that's home to 3,500 people. Beyond that, it also has many ore mines, a canoeing area, and several wildlife preserves. Whether you're in need of speedy Internet coverage for your home or business, the provider listings on this page can help you find a solution.

There are numerous providers that offer service to those in this region. You might spend some time checking out Frontier. This national DSL provider does offer coverage in several of Ely's largest neighborhoods. You can enjoy comparable download speeds through Viasat. Viasat, one of the country's largest satellite providers, has affordable solutions for residents and business owners.

Both cable and fiber options are also accessible throughout Ely. Midcontinent Communications is a regional cable provider that includes the entirety of Ely in its coverage area. Those who choose South Slope Cooperative Communications for their fiber optic needs can tap into some of the nation's highest download speeds.

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Average download speed
123.22 Mbps

Average upload speed
161.06 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
46.23 ms

Average jitter
2.22 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Ely?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
Midco - High speeds for multiple users

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Summary of Ely internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Midco	Cable	200 Mbps	3.5/5	Learn more about Midco
Access Broadband	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

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