Internet providers in Minneapolis, Minnesota

What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Minneapolis are, on average, getting download speeds of 134 Mbps and upload speeds of 62 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

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Best internet provider in Minneapolis, MN

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Minneapolis is Verizon 5G Home, with their Wireless plans covering 85% of the city. Verizon 5G Home internet plans start at $45 with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

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Plans starting at
$45/mo.
Available speeds
300-1,000 Mbps
Contract length
None

Cheap internet in Minneapolis

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.

Xfinity has the cheapest internet plans in Minneapolis, starting at 150 Mbps for $19.99/mo.

T-Mobile also has an affordable internet plan offering 245 Mbps for $35/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest plans

Xfinity
Cheapest Plan
Xfinity logo
Monthly price
$19.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 150 Mbps
Contract length
0
Connection type
Cable
T-Mobile
Next Best Plan
T-Mobile logo
Monthly price
$35.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 245 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Wireless

Fastest internet in Minneapolis

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that Xfinity and Verizon 5G Home offer the fastest internet in Minneapolis.

Xfinity has Cable internet speeds starting at $120.00/mo. For up to 2,000 Mbps while Verizon 5G Home offers plans up to 1,000 Mbps for their Wireless internet.

Fastest plans

Xfinity
Fastest Plan
Xfinity logo
Monthly price
$120.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 2,000 Mbps
Contract length
0
Connection type
Cable
Verizon 5G Home
Next Best Plan
Verizon 5G Home logo
Monthly price
$45.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 1,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Wireless

Most available internet providers in Minneapolis

The most available ISPs in Minneapolis are Xfinity and Hughesnet which serve 100% of the area.

Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Minneapolis address, you probably can connect to another internet type.

Most available plans

Xfinity
Most Available Plan
Xfinity logo
Monthly price
$19.99/mo.
Download speed
150 Mbps
Contract length
0
Connection type
Cable
Hughesnet
Next Best Plan
Hughesnet logo
Monthly price
$49.99/mo.
Download speed
50 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Satellite

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Minneapolis internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Minneapolis?

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet plan in Minneapolis with plans starting at $19.99/mo. for 150 Mbps.

T-Mobile also offers cheap plans starting at $35.00/mo. for 245 Mbps.

At $0.04 per Mbps the 5G Home Plus plan from Verizon 5G Home gives you the most value for your dollar.

The fastest internet provider in Minneapolis is Xfinity. It has Cable internet plans with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. Verizon 5G Home also has fast Wireless plans up to 1,000 Mbps.

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.