Carver County
| Year | 100/20 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #17 – 97.85% | #48 – 57.31% |
| 2024 | #13 – 98.62% | |
| 2023 | #24 – 91.15% | |
| 2022 | #19 – 93.2% | |
| 2021 | #25 – 90.2% | |
| 2020 | #20 – 89.37% | |
| 2019 | #16 – 92.14% | |
| 2018 | #17 – 85.09% | |
| 2017 | #18 – 81.04% |
Red dots represent unserved locations.
Carver County: CarverLink makes plans for 2025
Carver County is lucky to have CarverLink, a publicly owned broadband fiber optics network that celebrated a 10-year anniversary in September 2023.
At the time of writing, the MN BEAD final proposal has not been approved, but the current proposal would mean coverage for 460 locations in Carver County. Some of the locations will get fiber while some locations will get a satellite or fixed wireless connection, which does not qualify as served in the MN statute.
There is still Line Extension funding yet to be distributed, which helps connect handfuls of houses just beyond existing infrastructure. (Carver has benefitted from earlier Line Extension awards. So that seems hopeful for them as well.) There have been changes with local and national broadband providers, which also leads to uncertainty.
With leadership from CarverLink, Carver County retains its green ranking.
Household Density
89.1
Number of Providers
19
As of 2025 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
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Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
No
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2013, Carver County received ARRA funding for Carverlink, a publicly owned 89-mile base ring with 33 miles of lateral lines. It was completed in Fall of 2013.
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 3, CD 6
MN Senate: 17, 48
MN House: 17B, 48A, 48B