
Internet providers in Minneapolis, MN
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COVID Practices
Unlimited data allowance
AT&T consumer home internet or Fixed Wireless Internet customers can use unlimited internet data through September 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation is the default installation option when available for customers.
Temporary speed upgrade
Get a temporary speed upgrade to 50 Mbps when you order Cox 10 & 30 Mbps internet plans. Offers valid through June 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation encouraged. Select your desired installation date, and a Cox representative will call to confirm or reschedule your appointment.
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Installation practices
Safety-first Installation: A Frontier technician will perform your installation with appropriate safety protocols including wearing protective equipment and maintaining social distancing. In taking these precautions, it’s recommended that Frontier customers wear a face mask or face covering for the safety of technicians.
New TV plan
Introducing a new “Local 50” video plan to support contactless installation.
Installation practices
Contactless installation: Mediacom will send an installation kit and a technician to set up a single high-speed data connection, phone, or one local TV channel plan with the help of someone in your home.
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Installation practices
Self-installation is encouraged. For professional installation, contact-free delivery is available for work done outside of the home. For customers moving more than 7 days from the date the order is placed, professional installation is available.
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Installation practices
Free Contactless Delivery: An Xfinity technician will drop-off your equipment with installation instructions, then perform any outside work. Get your installation fees back in a customer credit for a no-charge installation.
Best internet providers in Minneapolis
- CenturyLink – Best for Gig internet
- Mediacom – Best for cheap starting prices
- Xfinity – Best for internet speed options
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
Provider | Starting price* | Speed range | Internet type |
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CenturyLink | $45.00/mo. | 3 — 940 Mbps | DSL, fiber |
Mediacom | $19.99/mo. | 60 — 1,000 Mbps | Cable |
Xfinity | $19.99/mo. | 50 — 1,000 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | $59.99/mo. | Up to 25 Mbps | Satellite |
*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.
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.
Learn more about our methodologyFastest 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.
Providers | Speed | Plan | Connection type |
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CenturyLink | 940 Mbps | Fiber Gigabit | Fiber |
Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | Internet 1 GIG | Cable |
Xfinity | 1,200 Mbps | GIGABIT SPEED | Cable |
*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.
Provider | Speed | Price | Connection type |
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CenturyLink | Up to 100 Mbps | $50.00/mo. | DSL |
Mediacom | 60 Mbps | $19.99/mo. | Cable |
Xfinity | 50 Mbps | $19.99/mo. | Cable |
*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.

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

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

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
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