Connectivity
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The ACP is a federal benefit program that helps ensure households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
A household is eligible for the program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if they are able to meet additional eligibility criteria.
Two Steps to Enroll:
- Go to GetInternet.gov (AccedeaIntervet.gov en español) to submit an application or print out a mail-in application.
- Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.
Telecommuter Forward!
In September of 2022, Lake City was recognized by the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development as a telecommuter Forward! Community. This designation recognizes Lake City as a community that is committed to supporting telecommunity opportunities.
Reach out to Port Authority staff to learn more!
Telecommuting in Lake City
Non-Telecommuter Data
The largest occupational categories from non-telecommuting respondents were:
- Educational Instruction and Library (13.8%)
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians (12.5%)
- Personal Care and Service (10%)
- Production (8.8%)
- Management (7.5%)
- Food Preparation and Serving (7.5%)
The majority of non-telecommuting employees in Lake City work in the community – we know this because their commute time is 10 minutes or less. If they are not working in Lake City, they are working in the region – the second most popular commute time was between 20 – 30 minutes, meaning those employees are commuting to a surrounding community like Wabasha or Red Wing.
The vast majority of non-telecommuters in Lake City drive by themselves to work.
Telecommuter Data
- Business and Financial Operations (17.9%)
- Office and Administrative Support (14.9%)
- Community and Social Services (10.4%)
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians (10.4%)
- Management (10.4%)
- Sales and Related Operations (9.0%)
Telecommuters in Lake City are split on their frequency in working from home; 52.2% telecommute full-time, while 47.8% only telecommute part-time.
The majority of Lake City telecommuters (74.6%) adopted a remote work schedule after 2019, most likely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Broadband Providers in Lake City (Released October 2021)
Satellite
Website: https://www.hughes.com/
Max Advertised Download Speed: 25 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 3 Mbps
Website: https://www.viasat.com/wildblue
Max Advertised Download Speed: 100 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 3 Mbps
DSL
Website: https://www.centurylink.com/
Max Advertised Download Speed: 80 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Website: http://www.hbci.com
Max Advertised Download Speed: 60 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 15 Mbps
Website: https://ltdbroadband.com/
Max Advertised Download Speed: 100 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 100 Mbps
Fiber
Website: http://www.hbci.com
Max Advertised Download Speed: 1000 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 1000 Mbps
Mobile
Website: https://www.att.com/
Maximum Advertised Download Speed: N/A
Maximum Advertised Upload Speed: N/A
Website: https://www.t-mobile.com/
Max Advertised Download Speed: N/A
Max Advertised Upload Speed: N/A
Website: https://www.verizon.com
Max Advertised Download Speed: N/A
Max Advertised Upload Speed: N/A
Cable
Website: https://www.mediacomcable.com/
Max Advertised Download Speed: 200 Mbps
Max Advertised Upload Speed: 20 Mbps
Traditional Media
Local Newspaper
- Lake City Graphic & Shopper
- Contact Information
- Email: graphic@lakecitygraphic.com
- Phone: (651) 345-3316