Watonwan County
Year | 25/3 Mbps | 100/20 Mbps |
---|---|---|
2020 |
#64 of 87 79.32% |
#61 of 87 68.5% |
2019 |
#60 of 87 79.21% |
#58 of 87 67.75% |
2018 |
#67 of 87 70.7% |
#34 of 87 68.42% |
2017 |
#64 of 87 65.26% |
#31 of 87 64.58% |

Rank: 60 (out of 87) for access to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps)
They have been hovering around 68 percent covered since we began tracking. They have benefited from grants in the past. There isn’t much broadband news coming from the county. They seem unlikely to make the 2026 speed goals without community intervention.
What we learned in the past:
Watonwan County has benefited from several state grants:
- 2017 – New Ulm Telecom, Inc. – Hanska A&D FTTP – GRANT $324,894
- 2016 – NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. HANSKA – GRANT: $ 200,397
- 2015 – MVTV Wireless Middle Mile – Grant award: $808,080
Update from 2020:
Watonwan County is part of a consortium (Region 9) that using broadband for better telehealth, especially for better mental telehealth.
Find more articles on broadband in Watonwan County.
Household Density
10.3
Number of Providers
8
As of 2019 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
Computer
80.7%
90.3%
statewide
statewide
Desktop or Laptop
68.8%
81.1%
statewide
statewide
Smartphone
63.3%
76.5%
statewide
statewide
Tablet
44.9%
59.3%
statewide
statewide
Other
2.5%
3.5%
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes