Internet providers in Minnesota

Camryn Smith

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: August 28, 2025

Our broadband experts outline some of the best fiber, cable, 5G and satellite internet options in Minnesota, from top providers like Verizon, Spectrum and Xfinity.

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Best internet providers in Minnesota

Xfinity Internet

(4176) 4.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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CenturyLink Internet

(395) 395 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

940

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*w/AutoPay, a T-Mobile post paid voice line. Plus taxes and fees. Additional 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. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo. Includes 5 Year Price Guarantee.

Key takeaways

AT&T and Midco offer the fastest internet in Minnesota, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, but each only covers about 20% of the state
CenturyLink is the most widely available non-satellite provider in Minnesota, with 65% coverage
The cheapest internet provider in the state is Xfinity, with plans starting at $40.00/mo.

Fastest internet in Minnesota

Minnesota has access to multiple fast internet options. The fastest internet is provided by fiber providers like AT&T Fiber, Midco and Quantum Fiber, but keep in mind that availability will be more limited than cable. AT&T and Midco offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, but only in Minneapolis. Quantum Fiber also offers fast fiber speeds, but is also only available in Minneapolis and its surrounding areas. Alternative fast options include Xfinity’s cable service with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps, and fiber up to 2,000 Mbps, depending on your location. Check your ZIP code to explore the providers available where you live.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speeds
AT&T Fiber	$155.00/mo.**	4,700 Mbps**
Xfinity	$70.00/mo.	1,000 – 2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber	$65.00/mo.	Up to 940 Mbps
Midco	Varies	1,000 – 5,000 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Minnesota

The cheapest internet in Minnesota starts at $35.00/mo. from 5G internet providers like Verizon and T-Mobile. You have to bundle with a mobile plan to get the cheapest rate, but 5G internet plans are an affordable alternative if you can’t get cable or fiber where you live. Xfinity also provides cable internet for $40.00/mo. for up to 300 Mbps, and is available to just over 40% of the state. If you need more speed, explore faster plans from these top providers. If you have limited access to wired internet providers, then satellite may be your only option, even though prices tend to be higher. For the cheapest and fastest satellite option, explore Starlink plans.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speeds
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo. with mobile plan	133 – 415 Mbps
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.** with mobile plan	85 – 300 Mbps
Xfinity	$40.00/mo.	300 Mbps
Starlink	$80.00/mo.	50 – 100 Mbps

Minnesota internet provider comparison

Use the chart below to compare the top seven Minnesota internet providers by price, speed and availability. Call now for information about specific plans and promotions going on in your area.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
T-Mobile	$35.00/mo. with mobile plan	133 – 415 Mbps	5G	57%
CenturyLink&Quantum Fiber	$50.00/mo.**	100 – 940 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	65%
Xfinity	$40.00/mo.	300 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber	44%
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.^† with mobile plan	85 – 1,000 Mbps	5G	27%
AT&T	$55.00/mo.***	300 – 4,700 Mbps***	Fiber	20%
Spectrum	$30.00/mo.^††	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber	17%
Midco	$49.00/mo.	250 – 5,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber	18%

*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. Updated as of 08/28/25.
**Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
***Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. See offer details below. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas.
†Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2025 Verizon.
††Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
††Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

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How we review internet in Minnesota

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

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 one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

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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Minnesota internet statistics

Minnesota internet speeds

According to Ookla Speedtest data, the median download speed in Minnesota is about 235 Mbps, and the median upload speed is 42 Mbps. These speeds fall shy of U.S. median speeds, which are 285 Mbps download and 48 Mbps upload.

Internet availability in Minnesota

Internet service providers in Minnesota offer a variety of speeds, prices and internet connection types. 96% of Minnesota can access the minimum broadband speeds of 100 Mbps, but just under 60% can access gig speeds.

Satellite is available to the entire state, while cable is available to 77% of Minnesota and fiber has less than 50% coverage.

Quality of internet access in Minnesota

Nearly all of Minnesota has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, and over 50% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 96%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 57%
Average download speed in Minnesota: 234.56 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites.

Minnesota internet provider breakdowns

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

(1652) 1.7k customer reviews

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

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Best bundling discounts

Plans starting at

$35.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

415 Mbps

Best bundling discounts

Overview

T-Mobile offers home internet service, and it uses its 5G cell towers to transmit data wirelessly to your home. It costs $35.00 – $55.00/mo., which includes equipment and fees.

Additional Information

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CenturyLink Internet

(395) 395 customer reviews

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with CenturyLink

Best for availability

Plans starting at

$50.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

940 Mbps

Best for availability

Overview

CenturyLink’s plans provide internet for households with multiple internet users with no annual contracts starting at $50.00/mo.* You can also get fast fiber speeds up to 940 Mbps for $70.00/mo.* CenturyLink’s fiber plans offer some of the best value due to the reliability and speed capacity of fiber internet.

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*Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line. Updated as of 08/28/25.

Xfinity Internet

(4183) 4.2k customer reviews

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

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Best for cable internet

Plans starting at

$40.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

2,000 Mbps

Best for cable internet

Overview

Xfinity is one of the cheapest providers in Minnesota, with plans starting at $40.00/mo. It has around 44% coverage of Minnesota, making it the most available cable provider in the state. Xfinity has multiple plans to choose from if you need more speed than the starting tier of 300 Mbps.

Additional Information

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Minnesota internet customer reviews

Real internet customers living in Minnesota reviewed their internet providers based on speed, reliability, price and customer satisfaction. Find out what Minnesotans think of their internet below.

Anonymous CenturyLink

5/29/24

No local office: the building is there, but staff are non-existent. We have had two outages in the past 24 days. The first one lasted two days. We are not happy with this company, but no other reasonable options exist.

3/5

Nancy EarthLink

11/17/24

After the high speed was used up, the picture isn’t good.

3/5

Mee Quantum Fiber

9/9/24

I have had more than half a dozen appointments over two weeks, but they have not kept one so far. It’s so frustrating when they just change the date and time of appointments at will. It isn’t an appointment if it cannot be kept. Very disappointing service.

4/5

Find Minnesota internet providers by city

Whether you are planning to settle in Minnesota near the popular Twin Cities area, or a more rural part of the state, moving to Minnesota is a big task. If you are new to Minnesota or moving within the state, compare the internet service providers available in your area to make sure you are getting the best deal for the speed you need.

Minnesotans have nine primary internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Click on any of the Minnesota cities below to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

Choose a city in Minnesota to learn more about the internet options available.

Minnesota internet assistance

If you’re searching for a low-cost internet plan in Minnesota, eligible customers can access affordable options through Lifeline and individual provider programs. Eligibility generally depends on your income and participation in a government assistance program.

Lifeline: Lifeline is a federal program that provides $9.25/mo. toward internet, cellphone or bundled services.

Individual provider programs: Some providers in Minnesota offer low-cost programs for eligible customers, including Xfinity’s Internet Essentials program, Access from AT&T, Verizon Forward and Spectrum Internet Assist.

The future of internet in Minnesota

Minnesota is set to receive a massive chunk of funding — $652 million — from the BEAD program. The funding will be allocated to subgrantees selected by the state, and the first round of broadband infrastructure projects will focus on fiber providers, with a second round focusing on other technologies. It may be some time before Minnesotans can notice the impact of this historic funding, but the state is well on its way to connecting almost 90,000 homes and businesses with high-speed internet service.

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Minnesota internet FAQs

What’s the most available internet in Minnesota?

Satellite internet is available to 100% of Minnesota through Starlink and Hughesnet, while CenturyLink is the most widely available non-satellite provider in the state.

What’s the cheapest internet in Minnesota?

The cheapest internet in Minnesota is provided by Xfinity, with plans starting at $40.00/mo.

What’s the fastest internet in Minnesota?

AT&T and Midco offer the fastest internet in Minnesota with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps* and 5,000 Mbps, respectively.

*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 08/28/25.

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