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Best Internet Providers in Minneapolis, MN for You

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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Minneapolis, MN

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1. Quantum Fiber

43.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
8 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
43.9% Available

2. CenturyLink

44.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps DSL, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
44.1% Available

3. AT&T

36.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo *
**Price is per month, plus taxes. Price after discounts: $13/mo w/elig wireless svc. and $5/mo w/elig Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 2 bills. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. See offer details
36.8% Available

4. Xfinity

99.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo
99.3% Available

5. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
100% Available

6. T-Mobile

56.8% Available
Download speeds from:
87 - 415 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.

Rely plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.

56.8% Available

7. Verizon

26.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 35.00/mo
26.3% Available

8. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 39.99/mo
100% Available

9. XNET WiFi

36.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo
36.8% Available

10. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
350 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 59.00/mo
100% Available

Internet Service Providers in Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you're in Minneapolis and looking for the fastest internet, start your search by focusing on the fastest and most reliable connection type: fiber. Quantum Fiber covers 43.9 percent of the city with speeds up to 8 Gbps, and their cheapest plans start at just $50 per month. It's an excellent option for anyone who needs reliable, high-speed internet.

For cable internet, Xfinity dominates with 99.3 percent coverage and speeds up to 2 Gbps. Plans start at $30 per month, making it a great budget option for many Minneapolis residents.

If you're interested in wireless options, 5G home internet is available from providers like EarthLink and Verizon. EarthLink covers 44.3 percent of the city with speeds up to 100 Mbps for $39.95, while Verizon's 5G service covers 26.3 percent of Minneapolis and starts at $50 per month.

For those in areas where fiber or cable might not be available, CenturyLink provides DSL coverage to 44.1 percent of Minneapolis, offering speeds up to 140 Mbps for $55 per month. It’s a solid choice when wired options are limited.

An Overview of Internet Providers in Minneapolis By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
CenturyLink DSL 140 Mbps 44%
CenturyLink Fiber 940 Mbps 7%
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 7%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 99%
Frontier Fiber Call For Details 2%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 5%
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps 2%
Nuvera DSL 100 Mbps 1%
Nuvera Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 1%
US Internet Fiber 10 Gbps 9%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 37%
JTN Communications Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 1%
Southeast MN WIFI Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps 1%
PCs for People Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 3%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 57%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 26%
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps 44%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 37%
Mint Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 5%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 37%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 99%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
CenturyLink DSL 140 Mbps 44%
CenturyLink Fiber 940 Mbps 7%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 5%
Frontier Fiber Call For Details 2%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps 2%
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps 44%
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 7%
Starlink Satellite 350 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 100 Mbps 57%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 26%
Allstream Fiber 1 Gbps 1%
JTN Communications Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 1%
Nuvera DSL 30 Mbps 1%
Nuvera Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 1%
Southeast MN WIFI Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps 1%
US Internet Fiber 10 Gbps 9%

Fastest Minneapolis Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 47% of Minneapolis)

Quantum Fiber

8 Gbps

8 Gbps

43.9%

Metronet

5.1 Gbps

5.1 Gbps

2.1%

Cable
(Covering 99.6% of Minneapolis)

Spectrum

2 Gbps

1 Gbps

7.0%

Xfinity

2 Gbps

200 Mbps

99.3%

DSL
(Covering 50% of Minneapolis)

CenturyLink

140 Mbps

100 Mbps

44.1%

Frontier

Call For Details

Call For Details

4.6%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 93.9% of Minneapolis)

XNET WiFi

2 Gbps

30 Mbps

36.8%

JTN Communications

1 Gbps

1 Gbps

1.1%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of Minneapolis)

Starlink

350 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Viasat Internet

150 Mbps

3 Mbps

100%

Frequently Asked Questions About Minneapolis Internet Providers

Which provider offers the fastest internet in Minneapolis?

Quantum Fiber and Xfinity offer the fastest internet in Minneapolis. Quantum Fiber’s speeds go up to 8 Gbps while Xfinity’s speeds go up to .

Which provider offers the cheapest internet in Minneapolis?

Verizon 5G Home Internet, HughesNet, and Xfinity offer the cheapest internet in Minneapolis. Verizon 5G Home Internet’s plans start at $35 per month; HughesNet’s start at $39.99 per month; and Xfinity’s cheapest internet-only plan starts at $30 per month.

What type of wired internet is most common in Minneapolis?

The most common type of wired internet in Minneapolis is cable.

Does Minneapolis have fiber-optic internet access?

Minneapolis has access to fiber-optic internet, offered by providers like Quantum Fiber, CenturyLink, and CenturyLink.

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Minneapolis

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Best Internet Provider in Minneapolis

  1. Quantum Fiber - Fast download speeds in Minneapolis and most Fiber availability
  2. CenturyLink - Most DSL availability
  3. AT&T - 5g internet up to 300 Mbps
  4. Xfinity - Most internet coverage in Minneapolis and most Cable availability
  5. Viasat - Widely available
  6. T-Mobile - 5g internet up to 415 Mbps
  7. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps
  8. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  9. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 2000 Mbps
  10. Starlink - Coverage

Fastest Internet Providers in Minneapolis

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Minneapolis

Internet service providers in Minneapolis use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 100%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Minneapolis, MN

Hotspot
1102 U.S. Courthouse 300 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
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1101 E. 78th Street- Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55420
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1550 East 78th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
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1550 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
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1845 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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12901 Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
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11200 Mississippi Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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5503 Green Valley Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55437
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2211 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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731 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454

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