Ramsey County
| Year | Rank | 100/20 Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #4 of 87 | 99.98% |
| 2022 | #5 of 87 | 99.63% |
| 2021 | #2 of 87 | 99.84% |
| 2020 | #2 of 87 | 99.84% |
| 2019 | #2 of 87 | 99.84% |
| 2018 | #2 of 87 | 99.82% |
| 2017 | #1 of 87 | 99.39% |
Ramsey County: Nearly at 2026 Goal Already
Ramsey County ranks 4 (up one point) for broadband access out of 87 counties. They have had more than 99 percent coverage to broadband of 100 Mbps down and 20 up. They have 28 households without access to broadband at that speed. Estimates indicate that it will cost $260400 to get to ubiquitous broadband in the county.
Ramsey County is a metro-based county where the market makes it feasible for broadband providers to serve broadband profitably. Even with coverage, they still get providers, such as WOW, building in the area.
Ramset County has also been working on Digital Inclusion. They held a digital inclusion summit in late 2022 and created a Connectivity Blueprint in 2023 to smooth a path to digital equity.
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Household Density
815.5
Number of Providers
13
As of 2023 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
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statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
No
Has Received MN Grant(s)
No
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 4, CD 5
MN Senate: 36, 39, 40, 44, 47, 64, 65, 66, 67
MN House: 36A, 36B, 39A, 39B, 40A, 40B, 44A, 44B, 47A, 64A, 64B, 65A, 65B, 66A, 66B, 67A, 67B