Ramsey County
Year | 25/3 Mbps | 100/20 Mbps |
---|---|---|
2020 |
#2 of 87 99.86% |
#2 of 87 99.84% |
2019 |
#3 of 87 99.86% |
#2 of 87 99.84% |
2018 |
#3 of 87 99.84% |
#2 of 87 99.82% |
2017 |
#3 of 87 99.75% |
#1 of 87 99.39% |

Rank: 2 (out of 87) for access to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps)
Ramsey County is a metro-based county where the market makes it feasible for broadband providers to serve broadband profitably. They have applied for state grants in the past. At one point they considered a municipally supported network.
What we learned in the past:
Ramsey County is a metro-based county where the market makes it feasible for broadband providers to serve broadband profitably. They have applied for state grants in the past. At one point they considered a municipally supported network. But the market will take care of many of the needs.
Update from 2020:
Because they make an easy business case, Ramsey County doesn’t need to do much to encourage better broadband.
Household Density
1191.3
Number of Providers
9
As of 2019 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
No
Has Received MN Grant(s)
No
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 4
MN Senate: 38, 41, 42, 43, 53, 64, 65, 66, 67
MN House: 38A, 41A, 41B, 42A, 42B, 43A, 43B, 53A, 64A, 64B, 65A, 65B, 66A, 66B, 67A, 67B