Lyon County
| Year | Rank | 100/20 Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #43 of 87 | 86.83% |
| 2023 | #34 of 87 | 86.81% |
| 2022 | #34 of 87 | 84.27% |
| 2021 | #38 of 87 | 82.31% |
| 2020 | #37 of 87 | 79.92% |
| 2019 | #30 of 87 | 81.89% |
| 2018 | #29 of 87 | 72.77% |
| 2017 | #85 of 87 | 0% |
Red dots represent unserved locations.
Wired (wireline) and wireless (fixed, non-mobile) served location percentage at various speeds.
Lyon County: Incremental Upgrades
Lyon County’s rank dipped from 34 to 43 for broadband access out of 87 counties. Lyon has had incremental improvement in coverage to broadband of 100 Mbps down and 20 up since we have been tracking statistics and that is why they retain their red ranking.
They may be concerned about being in a potentially precarious position because looking at access in the County using the FCC National Map there is a big discrepancy between wireline access (79.68 percent coverage) and wireline with fixed wireless (99.81 percent). Minnesota doesn’t currently take fixed wireless into consideration when defining areas eligible for grants; the federal government does include access to fixed wireless. That could make a big difference to who is eligible for BEAD funding.
- Over the years, Lyon County (or cities within) has invested $7.500 (total) for matches for 1 successful MN Broadband grants. This is an indicator of local government that is engaged and (literally) invested in better, local broadband.
- Lyon County will not benefit from a 2024 MN Broadband grant.
- Lyon County will not benefit from any line extension awards.
- Last years’ estimates indicated that it would cost $10.5 million to get ubiquitous broadband in the county. (I haven’t updated the number because recent report offers scenarios of costs based on BEAD funding rules that make current estimates less predictable than in the past. Yet, I think the number is still helpful.)
- In 2022, Lyon ranked 84th using Microsoft’s Digital Equity Tool, which looks at various factors of a community.
Household Density
11.9
Number of Providers
18
As of 2023 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2015 – MVTV Wireless Middle Mile – Grant award: $808,080
2016 – MIDCO CANBY TO MARSHALL MIDDLE MILE AND LAST MILE – GRANT AMOUNT: $623,000
2017 – MVTC (Minnesota Valley Telephone Company, Inc.) – Milroy Broadband Project – GRANT $742,365
2017 – Woodstock Telephone Company – Balaton FTTP – GRANT $413,009
Woodstock Telephone Company – Lynd FTTP – GRANT $325,548 (Lyon County) – This middle and last mile project will serve 203 underserved households, three underserved businesses and three underserved anchor institutions in the City of Lynd in Lyon County.