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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Minnesota
Minnesota’s main internet providers are Xfinity, Spectrum, Metronet, and CenturyLink. The majority of Minnesota’s metropolitan areas have access to both a cable and fiber internet provider. Most of Minneapolis and St. Paul are covered by Xfinity (cable internet) and CenturyLink (fiber internet). Spectrum and Metronet cover other significant portions of the state. All of these providers offer gig speeds. Xfinity stands out as the highest-rated ISP in Minnesota according to our annual customer satisfaction survey.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars from customers in Minnesota.
That ranks Minnesota 12th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.8/5 average customer satisfaction rating
12th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$68.66 average price per payment for internet, per household
94.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
5,739,781 people
2.49 average people per household
$74,168 average income per household
43 average age per household
63% of population employed
4% higher than national average
Ranked 14th nationally
2% lower than national average
Ranked 42nd nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 25th nationally
7% higher than national average
Ranked 10th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Minnesota
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | 213.11 Mbps | 17.46 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| US Internet | 209.29 Mbps | 174.12 Mbps | 63.4% | View Plans for US Internet |
| Xtream Powered by Mediacom | 196.86 Mbps | 32.12 Mbps | 91.72% | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Midco | 184.05 Mbps | 55.2 Mbps | 57.54% | View Plans for Midco |
| Spectrum | 177.22 Mbps | 15.69 Mbps | 48.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 178.14 Mbps | 98.43% | 96.38% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.68% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 87.96 Mbps | 91.78% | 81.34% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 1663.9 Mbps | 71.45% | 61.34% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 48.53 Mbps | 46.1% | 65.81% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1049.49 Mbps | 94.85% | 76.25% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 241.52 Mbps | 83.63% | 53.36% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Minnesota
Cities in Minnesota with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | 245.38 Mbps | 31.02 Mbps | 57% | XFINITY |
| Hastings | 241.67 Mbps | 23.31 Mbps | 15% | HBC |
| Lake Elmo | 235.44 Mbps | 14.03 Mbps | 55% | XFINITY |
| Anoka | 228.37 Mbps | 16.99 Mbps | 60% | XFINITY |
| Andover | 225.9 Mbps | 15.27 Mbps | 60% | XFINITY |
| Cottage Grove | 224.91 Mbps | 15.88 Mbps | 39% | XFINITY |
| New Brighton | 223.85 Mbps | 16.12 Mbps | 78% | XFINITY |
| Coon Rapids | 223.75 Mbps | 15.61 Mbps | 72% | XFINITY |
Richfield is the best city in Minnesota for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Hastings and Lake Elmo also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Minnesota
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 308,806 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Rochester | 120,848 | 100% | 10% | 100% |
| Otsego | 20,455 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Augusta | 3,520 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| St. Cloud | 68,910 | 100% | 71% | 100% |
| Big Lake | 11,857 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Minneapolis | 426,877 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| New London | 1,193 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
St. Paul is the most internet-connected city in Minnesota. St. Paul makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of St. Paul's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Rochester and Otsego also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Minnesota
Minneapolis
Population: 426,877
Median income: $80,600
164.49 Mbps
avg. download speed
49.63 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Rochester
Population: 120,848
Median income: $96,403
164.8 Mbps
avg. download speed
39.47 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
10.19% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Bloomington
Population: 89,244
Median income: $87,737
200.21 Mbps
avg. download speed
15.1 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
97.52% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.