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Internet providers in Ely, MN

Frontier
99% available in Ely
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Ely
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(16)
Hughesnet
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

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Viasat
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Midco
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Access Broadband
84% available in Ely
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
Frontier
99% available in Ely
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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Hughesnet
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

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Viasat
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Midco
99% available in Ely
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Access Broadband
84% available in Ely
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
Mint
Available in Ely
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Ely
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
89% available in Ely
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
86% available in Ely
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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.

Average starting price
$248.46/mo

Average speed
82 Mbps

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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
81.95 Mbps

Average upload speed
100.18 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
47.45 ms

Average jitter
2.55 ms

 

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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
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 View Plans for 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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Ely

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on internet providers in Ely.

Verizon Wireless

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Carrie W | 09-22-2023

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I am looking at purchasing a 5g mifi mobile Hotspot and was checking the options for my area. I have heard several people complain about frontier and it being u reliable. It seems MidCo is the fastest speed avaliable and that they are beginning to use fiber optics for faster internet speeds. I am leery about the pricing through Verizon as my experience with them has been negative as far as servicing goes even though the customer representative was very kind. I would love to be rid of Verizon for good.

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Midco

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Daniel D | 08-30-2023

MIDCO had better pricing, speed, service, and equipment than Frontier. MIDCO is upgrading to fiber optic for internet service. Frontier Communications just doesn’t seem to care.

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Midco

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Daniel D | 08-30-2023

MIDCO had better pricing, speed, service, and equipment than Frontier. MIDCO is upgrading to fiber optic for internet service. Frontier Communications just doesn’t seem to care.

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Verizon Wireless

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Carrie W | 09-22-2023

Verified User

I am looking at purchasing a 5g mifi mobile Hotspot and was checking the options for my area. I have heard several people complain about frontier and it being u reliable. It seems MidCo is the fastest speed avaliable and that they are beginning to use fiber optics for faster internet speeds. I am leery about the pricing through Verizon as my experience with them has been negative as far as servicing goes even though the customer representative was very kind. I would love to be rid of Verizon for good.

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