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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Minnesota
Minnesota’s main internet providers are Xfinity, Spectrum, Metronet, and CenturyLink. The majority of Minnesota’s metropolitan areas have access to both a cable and fiber internet provider. Most of Minneapolis and St. Paul are covered by Xfinity (cable internet) and CenturyLink (fiber internet). Spectrum and Metronet cover other significant portions of the state. All of these providers offer gig speeds. Xfinity stands out as the highest-rated ISP in Minnesota according to our annual customer satisfaction survey.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars from customers in Minnesota.
That ranks Minnesota 12th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Minnesota
3.8/5 average customer satisfaction rating
12th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$68.66 average price per payment for internet, per household
94.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
5,739,781 people
2.49 average people per household
$74,133 average income per household
43 average age per household
63% of population employed
4% higher than national average
Ranked 15th nationally
2% lower than national average
Ranked 37th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 23rd nationally
6% higher than national average
Ranked 12th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Minnesota
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | 175.57 Mbps | 16.54 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Xtream Powered by Mediacom | 157.81 Mbps | 29.62 Mbps | 74.1% | View Plans for Mediacom |
| US Internet | 157.17 Mbps | 148.6 Mbps | 63.4% | View Plans for US Internet |
| Midco | 147.17 Mbps | 49.38 Mbps | 57.54% | View Plans for Midco |
| Garden Valley Telephone Company | 141.91 Mbps | 109.62 Mbps | 95.34% | View Plans for Garden Valley Telephone Company |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 245 Mbps | 94.43% | 75.39% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 881.13 Mbps | 94.98% | 81.07% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 87.8 Mbps | 49.17% | 79.08% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 1213.37 Mbps | 73.41% | 75.16% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 86.94 Mbps | 91.78% | 81.75% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.68% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 123.82 Mbps | 98.3% | 98.07% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Minnesota
Cities in Minnesota with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 219.9 Mbps | 38.17 Mbps | 94% | XFINITY |
| Hibbing | 193.97 Mbps | 34.26 Mbps | 16% | Xtream Powered by Mediacom |
| Coon Rapids | 193.36 Mbps | 16.37 Mbps | 79% | XFINITY |
| Minnetonka | 190.47 Mbps | 24.12 Mbps | 87% | XFINITY |
| White Bear Lake | 190.46 Mbps | 18.85 Mbps | 47% | Consolidated Telephone Company |
| Woodbury | 181.26 Mbps | 17.83 Mbps | 86% | XFINITY |
| New Brighton | 178.17 Mbps | 28.92 Mbps | 97% | XFINITY |
| Cottage Grove | 177.44 Mbps | 16.19 Mbps | 62% | CenturyLink |
Oakdale is the best city in Minnesota for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Hibbing and Coon Rapids also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Minnesota
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 426,877 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Paul | 308,806 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Cloud | 68,910 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Rochester | 120,848 | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Edina | 53,037 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bloomington | 89,244 | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| Rockville | 2,271 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Otsego | 20,455 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Minneapolis is the most internet-connected city in Minnesota. Minneapolis makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Minneapolis's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. St. Paul and St. Cloud also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Minnesota
Minneapolis
Population: 426,877
Median income: $80,600
108.69 Mbps
avg. download speed
47.73 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Rochester
Population: 120,848
Median income: $96,403
109.6 Mbps
avg. download speed
43.43 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
99.08% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Bloomington
Population: 89,244
Median income: $87,737
154.44 Mbps
avg. download speed
20.54 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
97.52% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Minnesota FAQs
Which is the best internet provider in Minnesota?
Of Minnesota's four main ISPs, Xfinity received the highest ratings in our annual customer satisfaction survey.
Which is the fastest internet provider in Minnesota?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Minnesota. Its Gigabit Extra plan reaches download speeds up to 1,200Mbps. Xfinity was also rated the top ISP for speed in our customer satisfaction survey.
What is the cheapest ISP in Minnesota?
Spectrum is Minnesota’s most affordable ISP, with rates as low as $19.99 per month.
