Todd County
| Year | Rank | 100/20 Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #85 of 87 | 53.43% |
| 2022 | #85 of 87 | 47.52% |
| 2021 | #82 of 87 | 49.93% |
| 2020 | #80 of 87 | 49.12% |
| 2019 | #79 of 87 | 38.68% |
| 2018 | #81 of 87 | 17.58% |
| 2017 | #83 of 87 | 2.86% |
Todd County: On Bottom 10 List For Broadband
Todd County ranks 85 for broadband access out of 87 counties. They have 53.43 percent coverage to broadband of 100 Mbps down and 20 up. They have 4929 households without access to broadband at that speed. Estimates indicate that it will cost $45.8 million to get to ubiquitous broadband in the county.
Working with the Blandin Foundation, Todd County has been focused on better broadband for a long time. They work hard but still rank at the bottom, demonstrating that even the hardest working counties need an engaged provider. That missing piece leaves them at code red, despite ongoing efforts.
Todd County residents were awarded 55 line extension funding requests, which means state funding will subsidize last mile broadband extension to their homes.
Household Density
10.8
Number of Providers
19
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
ReConnect funding through Upsala Cooperative Telephone Association in Morrison, Stearns and Todd counties.
MN State Grants awarded in 2021: Arvig (Tekstar Communications, Inc.) – Lake Osakis, Sauk Lake & Smith Lake Project – GRANT $486,458 This middle and last mile project will upgrade approximately 230 unserved and 39 underserved locations in Todd and Douglas counties.
Sytek Communications – Morrison/Todd/Stearns County FTTP Project – GRANT $1,048,668 This last mile project will bring service to 130 locations in Southwest Morrison, Southeastern Todd and Northeastern Stearns counties.
2019 – WCTA (West Central Telephone Association) – Rural Staples Phase I Project – GRANT $555,355
2017 – WCTA (West Central Telephone Association) – Northern Todd County – GRANT $902,695
2014 – Arvig (Mainstreet Communications LLC), Sauk Lake area $