Internet providers in Minneapolis, MN

Which internet providers in Minneapolis are the cheapest?

Mediacom AQS Plans for Mediacom offers the cheapest internet plan in the area, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps for $19.99 per month. That’s a steal and the price increases by just $10 after the promotional period. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps cable internet plan is your next best bet for $40.00 per month, although you must pay $30.00 more each month if you want unlimited data.

Gigabit plans are relatively cheap across the board, ranging from $65.00 to $70.00 per month, excluding Mediacom’s plan (it increases to $129.99 after the first 12 months). Xfinity’s 1,200 Mbps plan costs $80.00 per month, which isn’t bad until you factor in the extra $30 for unlimited data if you need it.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating*	View on provider site
Mediacom AQS Plans for Mediacom	$19.99–$59.99/mo.^†	100–1,000Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans
Xfinity	$25.00–$80.00/mo.^‡§\|\|	75–1,200Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
CenturyLink	$50.00–$65.00/mo.^*††	100–940Mbps	3.6/5	View Plans
Quantum Communications	$49.00–$65.00/mo.	200–940Mbps	N/A	View Plans
US Internet	$60.00–$70.00/mo.	500–1,000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans

Data as of 03/31/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

Internet Deals and Promotions in Minneapolis, MN

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Add Xfinity mobile and get $25 a month off internet faster than a gig. Also, get unlimited data and Wi-Fi equipment for 24 months. Also, get fast, reliable internet with Wifi equipment included for $25/mo for 2 years if you live in one of the following states- WI, MN, MO, KS, TX, CO, ID, UT, AZ, NM, CA, OR, WA only. Offer valid until 3/21.	Get the Deal
	Get $50–$100 for you and a friend when you refer them to CenturyLink, plus a $10 donation to your choice of charity Get free installation and included Wi-Fi equipment when you sign up for a fiber internet plan from CenturyLink with 940Mbps speeds	Get the Deal
AQS Plans for Mediacom	Get a two-year price lock on Internet 1 Gig from Xtream by Mediacom Get a free unlimited mobile line for a year with any internet from Xtream by Mediacom	Get the Deal
	Get a $100 gift card when you order a Hughesnet Internet plan by August 6 Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service with Hughesnet Internet Get free professional installation of Hughesnet Internet, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection	Get the Deal
	Get $20 off per month for six months when you call in to sign up for Viasat internet Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan from Viasat	Get the Deal

Which internet providers in Minneapolis are the fastest?

US internet, CenturyLink, Quantum Communications all have gigabit fiber plans in the area. Xfinity has the fastest cable internet plan in Minneapolis, which reaches up to 1,200 Mbps for $80.00 per month. All other landline internet providers top out at 1 Gbps in download speeds—matching upload and download speeds if you choose fiber.

Provider	Type	Speed	Rating*	View on provider site
Xfinity	Cable	1,200Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
Mediacom AQS Plans for Mediacom	Cable	Up to 1,000Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans
US Internet	Fiber	Up to 1,000Mbps	N/A	View Plans
CenturyLink	Fiber, DSL	Up to 940Mbps	3.6/5	View Plans
Quantum Communications	Fiber	Up to 1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans

Data as of 03/31/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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Which internet providers have fiber in Minneapolis?

CenturyLink is the only national internet provider in the area with fiber-to-the-home internet service, while Quantum Fiber and US Internet are your regional backups if CenturyLink’s fiber isn’t available.

Quantum’s cheapest plan is $49.00 per month for 200Mbps. US Internet’s cheapest plan is $60.00 per month for 500Mbps, making it the better megabit-per-dollar value over Quantum Fiber.

Provider	Speed	Rating	View on provider site
CenturyLink	940Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
US Internet	500–1,000Mbps	N/A	View Plans
Quantum Communications	200–940Mbps	N/A	View Plans

Data as of 03/31/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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Minneapolis residential internet coverage

CenturyLink is a DSL and fiber internet provider in Minneapolis. It has the largest coverage in the entire Minneapolis metro area, the surrounding suburbs, and other outlying areas. Its fastest fiber plan reaches up to 940 Mbps, and its DSL internet service tops out at 140 Mbps.

Xfinity is a cable internet provider. It’s close behind in terms of coverage, but it falls short in the far eastern and western parts of the metro area. The coverage is not quite as widespread as CenturyLink, but all the major neighborhoods should get service. Its fastest cable internet speed is 1,200 Mbps.

Mediacom AQS Plans for Mediacom is another cable internet provider with a smaller presence in Minneapolis—mostly on the southwest side of the city. The speeds are also slower than Xfinity or CenturyLink. It’s a solid choice if you want to go with a smaller cable provider.

Viasat and Hughesnet satellite services are available in areas that don’t have landline access or for those who aren’t happy with the landline options. Satellite internet is slower and more expensive, however.

Highest-rated internet providers in Minneapolis

Xfinity is the highest-ranking national internet provider in overall satisfaction based on our annual customer satisfaction survey. It ranks in the top half of our list of 15 national internet providers, topping Mediacom AQS Plans for Mediacom and CenturyLink.

Of the three, Xfinity ranks the highest in every category in our survey: speed, reliability, price, customer support, and overall satisfaction. In fact, it grabs the top spot for speed satisfaction and stays in the top half for all other categories. Xfinity is the way to go if it’s available.

Mediacom AQS Plans for Mediacom and CenturyLink stay within the bottom half of every category in our survey except for price, where CenturyLink ranks fifth. However, it ranks at rock bottom in speed satisfaction.

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Summary of Minneapolis internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Fiber	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Fiber
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	8000 Mbps	4.1/5
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Fidium Fiber	Fiber	300 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Fidium Fiber
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5
Starlink	Satellite	300 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
US Internet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.5/5
Gateway Fiber	Fiber	2000 Mbps	N/A
Nextera Communications	Fixed Wireless	6 Mbps	N/A
Upstream Network	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Upstream Network
MVTV Wireless Internet	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

Disclaimers

Mediacom

† For the first 12 months. Plus, activation, installation and monthly modem rental fees.

Xfinity

‡ For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

§ For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

|| For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

CenturyLink

* Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing or prepay required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Get the fastest internet speed available at your location (max speed is up to 100 Mbps).

†† Speed may not be available in your area. Maximum download/upload speed of up to 940 Mbps via a wired connection. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Offer details. Offer includes professional installation at customer’s eligible location.

Internet providers in Minneapolis, MN

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What’s the fastest internet service in Minneapolis?

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