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Internet providers in Minneapolis, MN

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Best internet providers in Minneapolis

Internet availability by connection type

Minneapolis isn’t as great compared to other cities for fiber availability, which is the fastest and most reliable internet service option. Most residents in the area likely only have access to DSL or cable.

  • Cable – 86%
  • DSL – 96%
  • Fiber-optic – 48%

All Minneapolis residential internet providers

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 08/26/21.

How we scored internet providers

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of 1 to 5, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between 3 and 4. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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Fastest internet providers in Minneapolis

Minneapolis offers multiple options for Gig speed internet. Customers can choose from 940 Mbps with CenturyLink, 1,000 Mbps with Mediacom or 1,200 Mbps with Xfinity. We would recommend selecting a fiber optic connection over a cable connection if possible.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 08/26/21.

Minneapolis high-speed internet availability compared to the national average

Minneapolis is great for customers looking for 250 Mbps or higher. While the majority of Minneapolis residents have access to Gig speed plans, thousands will not.

  • Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

    Minneapolis – 98%

    Minnesota – 66%

    U.S. – 73%

  • Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

    Minneapolis – 59%

    Minnesota – 22%

    U.S. – 16%

Source: FCC

Cheapest internet service providers in Minneapolis

There are a handful of providers that offer cheap internet options in the Minneapolis area. You likely have a plan as low as $19.99/mo. available to you. Just keep in mind that prices will increase after the first year.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 08/26/21.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Mediacom 

Both Mediacom and Xfinity offer affordable internet options, but Mediacom’s is a slightly better deal. Mediacom offers slightly faster internet speeds for the same price in the first year and for a cheaper price than Xfinity in the second year. While Mediaocm will only increase prices by $10/mo., you can expect Xfinity to increase its cheapest plan by $26/mo. 

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Allconnect Rating

3.45 / 5

CenturyLink: Best for Gig internet

CenturyLink is the only provider in Minneapolis who offers Gig speed internet through a fiber optic connection. This means CenturyLink’s Gig plan is more reliable and better priced than competing cable providers. Apart from CenturyLink’s Gig plan, however, all of CenturyLink’s internet plans rely on a DSL connection. Customers do not have an option for DSL speeds. CenturyLink will provide the fastest speeds possible for $50/mo., which ranges between 20 and 100 Mbps.

Why Minneapolis loves CenturyLink

  • Most affordable Gig plan in the area

  • CenturyLink does not require any long-term contracts

Things to consider

  • Fiber technology only used for Gig service

  • Generally only one speed plan available to customers

Learn more about CenturyLink internet
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Allconnect Rating

3.41 / 5

Mediacom: Best for cheap starting prices

Mediacom offers three internet plans in the Minneapolis area, a 60, 100 and 1,000 Mbps plan. Both the 60 and 100 Mbps plans are under $50/mo., making Mediacom one of the most affordable internet providers in the area.

Why Minneapolis loves Mediacom

  • Pricing starts as low as $19.99/mo.

  • Speed plans reach up to 1,000 Mbps

Things to consider

  • Mediacom’s upload speeds only range between 5 and 50 Mbps

  • Mediacom imposes data caps on all of its plans

Learn more about Mediacom internet
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Allconnect Rating

3.53 / 5

Xfinity: Best for internet speed options

Xfinity is the biggest internet provider in the Minneapolis area. Most customers will have access to up to six speed plans, which range between 50 and 1,200 Mbps. Xfinity offers the fastest internet speeds in Minneapolis.

Why Minneapolis loves Xfinity

  • There are six speed plans to choose from

  • Pricing starts as low as $19.99/mo.

Things to consider

  • Pricing will increase between $26 and $36/mo. after the first year

  • Plans are more expensive if you opt out of a contract

Learn more about Xfinity internet

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