Nobles County
| Year | 100/20 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #48 – 85.17% | |
| 2023 | #38 – 85.35% | |
| 2022 | #44 – 80.27% | |
| 2021 | #39 – 81.24% | |
| 2020 | #35 – 81.24% | |
| 2019 | #41 – 77.66% | |
| 2018 | #24 – 77.18% | |
| 2017 | #35 – 59.25% |
Household Density
9.5
Number of Providers
23
As of 2025 · Source: MN DEED
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Nobles County has worked with the Blandin Foundation. This project matrix includes descriptions of their community work. https://blandin-staging.bicycletheory.net/content/uploads/vy/BBC_2015-16_Project_Matrix.pdf
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2015 – MVTV Wireless Middle Mile – Grant award: $808,080
2016 – LISMORE COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE NOBLES COUNTY BROADBAND – GRANT: $2,944,578
2023 – Lismore Cooperative Telephone Company ReConnect grant: $13,688,114 and loan: $5,723,996
2024:
- County: Nobles
Lismore Cooperative Telephone Co City of Bigelow FTTP
Grant: $208,598
Local Match: $486,730
Total Budget: $695,328
The Lismore Cooperative Telephone Co. project will see the establishment and operation of a Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) network, aimed at bridging the digital divide in the rural City of Bigelow, in Nobles County. The proposed project area encompasses approximately 4.16 miles of last mile buried fiber and fiber drop cabling, serving 113 locations, 19 of which are unserved and 94 underserved. Funding partners are Nobles County $35,000, and City of Bigelow $15,000.