Internet Providers in Minnesota

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Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 lakes, is a diverse state with many outdoor activities that attract tourists and new residents alike. Minnesota is also a well-connected state, where all residents have access to two or more broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in Minnesota

13

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

95%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

88%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

19%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

55%

Fiber access

83%

Cable access

92%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
MetroNet1000 Mbps1000 Mbps1%Fiber
Xfinity991 Mbps2000 Mbps13%Cable, Fiber
Spectrum942 Mbps1000 Mbps11%Cable, Fiber
Xtream powered by Mediacom565 Mbps1000 Mbps17%Cable
Verizon300 Mbps300 Mbps1%Fixed Wireless
Viasat58 Mbps100 Mbps38%Satellite
Windstream41 Mbps200 Mbps3%DSL, Fiber
CenturyLink37 Mbps940 Mbps85%DSL, Fiber
Frontier37 Mbps115 Mbps18%DSL, Fiber
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps38%Satellite
ProviderMetroNet
Average Download Speed1000 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesFiber
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed991 Mbps
Max Download Speed2000 Mbps
Serviceability %13%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed942 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %11%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Average Download Speed565 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %17%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed300 Mbps
Max Download Speed300 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesFixed Wireless
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed58 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %38%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderWindstream
Average Download Speed41 Mbps
Max Download Speed200 Mbps
Serviceability %3%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed37 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %85%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderFrontier
Average Download Speed37 Mbps
Max Download Speed115 Mbps
Serviceability %18%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %38%
Connection TypesSatellite

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in Minnesota

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  • Speeds up to 3 Gbps
  • +8 million nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data available
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  • Unlimited data
  • Symmetrical fiber speeds
  • Price-lock guarantee
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  • Symmetrical fiber speeds
  • Unlimited data included
  • No annual contracts

Minnesota Internet at a Glance

In Minnesota, 100% of residents have access to at least two internet providers. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. The average internet speed in Minnesota is about 160 Mpbs.

This is adequate for normal internet activities, such as streaming video or working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in Minnesota, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • Relatively high state speed average of 160 Mbps
  • There are at least 2 providers available to all residents

Cons

  • Only about 90% or residents have access to broadband
  • Limited fiber availability

All Internet Providers in Minnesota

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
MetroNet$49.95/mo.*1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Sparklight$45 – $110*940 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Xtream powered by Mediacom$19.99/mo.*1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Windstream$39.99/mo.1000MbpsNoCheck Availability
CenturyLink$70/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Frontier$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill5000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Rise Broadband$50/mo.*25 MbpsYesCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderMetroNet
Starting Price$49.95/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderSparklight
Starting Price$45 – $110*
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Starting Price$19.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderWindstream
Starting Price$39.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$70/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderFrontier
Starting Price$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill
Max Download Speed5000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderRise Broadband
Starting Price$50/mo.*
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

Minnesota Internet FAQs

Minnesota has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is Viasat internet.

There are 13 internet providers in Minnesota. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, Xfinity internet offers the fastest speeds in Minnesota.

Yes. Multiple Minnesota internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Spectrum offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.