Best Internet Providers in Minnesota

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Other internet options in Minnesota

• Arvig: Also known as Tekstar, Arvig has one of Minnesota’s largest fiber coverage areas. While the availability is impressive, speeds are average, and pricing is higher than average for a fiber, or even cable, internet provider.
• CenturyLink: The other half of Lumen Technologies internet services, CenturyLink, is a DSL-based service offering speeds ranging from 20 to 100Mbps or slightly higher. It’s not as bad as a rural internet service, but I’d recommend a cable or fiber service, if available, over CenturyLink.
• Frontier: With both DSL and fiber-optic internet services in Minnesota, your experience will come down to the connection type at your address. Frontier Fiber is great, but you’ll want to pass on the DSL service if possible.
• Kinetic: Windstream’s Kinetic internet uses fiber or DSL networks, but it’s just DSL in Minnesota, according to the FCC. Like CenturyLink, Kinetic’s DSL service isn’t bad, but it doesn’t compare to the speed and value of cable or fiber internet.
• Mediacom: Serviceability is all over the place and includes parts of the Twin Cities and Duluth. But if you can get Mediacom in your area, it’s worth considering for the low pricing. Just be mindful of the data cap, which can be as low as 300GB per month with the cheapest plan.
• Metronet: There’s a lot to like about Metronet, from the 100% fiber connection to the variety of speed tiers and the simple service terms. Look for this provider if you’re immediately to the west of Minneapolis or south of the Twin Cities, including the Rochester area.
• Midco: Midcontinent Communications offers cable and fiber internet in Minnesota. Plans and pricing are the same up to 1Gbps, but the fiber service will come with faster upload speeds and the additional plan options of 2Gbps speeds.
• Verizon 5G Home Internet: Verizon doesn’t have the same home internet coverage as T-Mobile — service in Minnesota is largely limited to Minneapolis and St. Paul — but it does have a faster speed potential. The provider’s Home plan offers speeds ranging from 50 to 300Mbps starting at $60 a month, while Home Plus runs $80 monthly for a speed range of 85 to 1,000Mbps. Qualifying Verizon mobile customers can get an additional discount on home internet service. 
• Satellite internet: Fixed wireless internet and efforts to narrow the digital divide have lessened the need for satellite internet in rural areas, but there are still places where it’s the only option. Check out Hughesnet and Viasat, or see if Starlink is available in your area. 

Internet breakdown by city in Minnesota

It’s hard to cover the broadband options of an entire state and give individual cities the attention they deserve. That’s why we also compile lists of the best internet providers in cities across the US, including those in Minnesota. We tackle details such as internet connection types, max speeds and cheapest providers. Check back later if you don’t find the location you’re looking for below. We’re working to add more cities every week. 

Cheap internet options in Minnesota

The cost of internet in Minnesota will depend on the available ISPs in your area and the plan you choose, but most providers have a starting price of $50 a month or less. Keep in mind that equipment fees and data caps can add to your monthly bill.