Internet providers in Bemidji, MN
Bemidji is a city in Minnesota with about 15,490 residents and roughly 6,984 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Bemidji, MN
Share of residential locations in Bemidji where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Midco | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 98% | |
| 3 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 72% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 71% | Check availability |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 58% | Check availability |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 17% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Bemidji
Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative reports service to the most residential locations in Bemidji, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative, Midco, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive.
What technologies are available in Bemidji?
Fiber is widely available: about 99%+ of locations in Bemidji can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. DSL is still reported for about 99% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 81% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Bemidji that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Bemidji at a glance
About 90% of households in Bemidji have a broadband subscription, 1 points below the Minnesota average of 91%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Bemidji?
Yes, in part. About 100% of residential locations in Bemidji can get fiber, 95% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Bemidji?
Paul Bunyan Rural Telephone Cooperative reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Bemidji, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Bemidji?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Bemidji, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Bemidji?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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