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Internet Providers in Minneapolis, MN

Over 5,893 people in Minneapolis found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

94.61% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

CenturyLink

88.13% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

140 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

8 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#5

Xfinity

88.51% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#6

Viasat

7.97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

Mediacom

0.02% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#8

HughesNet

9.75% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Minneapolis, MN

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Minneapolis

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Minneapolis, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Minneapolis, you will see speed tiers from 9 Mbps to 8 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Xfinity is a solid choice in Minneapolis, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Minneapolis and can support most households with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $40/mo.

CenturyLink offers 5G home internet plans starting at $39.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 9 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Minneapolis.

What is the fastest internet provider in Minneapolis?

Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Minneapolis, MN, with download speeds up to 8 Gbps and upload speeds up to 8 Gbps — available to 75.12% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
Quantum FiberFiber8 Gbps8 Gbps75.12%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps94.61%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps88.51%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps7.97%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps0.02%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone140 Mbps140 Mbps88.13%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps9.75%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Minneapolis?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Minneapolis starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 8 GbpsNoUnlimited
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 140 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

29.56%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

71.95%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 88.51%, Mediacom covers 0.02%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

85.87%

CenturyLink, max 140 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

100.00%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 88.13%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Minneapolis residents.

Minneapolis, MN - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Minneapolis, MN has a total of 19 internet providers including  10 Fiber providers, 5 Cable providers, 8 DSL providers, 9 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Minneapolis, MN by Coverage Area

All 19 internet providers serving Minneapolis by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 10 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.LTD Broadband30 Mbps30 MbpsFixed Wireless100.00%
2.Nextera Communications100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless100.00%
3.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber94.61%
4.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone88.51%
5.CenturyLink140 Mbps140 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone88.13%
6.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
7.Quantum Fiber8 Gbps8 GbpsFiber75.12%
8.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone9.75%
9.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone7.97%
10.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL4.92%
11.Velocity Telephone20 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.26%
12.Access Media 3100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.19%
13.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone0.02%
14.Wisper ISP20 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless0.02%
15.Consolidated Communications9 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.02%
16.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
17.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
18.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
19.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Minneapolis?

Yes. Minneapolis residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions about Minneapolis

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Minneapolis, MN, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 19 internet providers in Minneapolis, MN. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Quantum Fiber has the fastest speeds in Minneapolis, with a top download speed of 8 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Minneapolis. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Minneapolis residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Minneapolis, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Minneapolis. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Minneapolis is 66 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Minneapolis, MN.

EarthLink Fiber, Xfinity, CenturyLink, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Quantum Fiber offer internet in Minneapolis, MN.

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Free wireless internet access points in Minneapolis

Anoka County Library
707 County Rd 10 Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 785-3695
Columbia Heights Public Library
820 40th Avenue Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 706-3690
Hennepin County Library - Augsburg Park
7100 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 543-6200
Hennepin County Library - Brookdale
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 543-5600
Hennepin County Library - Brooklyn Park
8600 Zane Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(612) 543-6225
Hennepin County Library - East Lake
2727 E Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 543-8425
Hennepin County Library - Edina
5280 Grandview Square
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(612) 543-6325
Hennepin County Library - Franklin
1314 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 543-6925
Hennepin County Library - Golden Valley
830 Winnetka Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(612) 543-6375
Hennepin County Library - Hosmer
347 E 36th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 543-6900
Hennepin County Library - Linden Hills
2900 W 43rd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 543-6825
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 543-8000
Hennepin County Library - Nokomis
5100 34th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 543-6800
Hennepin County Library - North Regional
1315 Lowry Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 543-8450
Hennepin County Library - Northeast
2200 Central Av Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 543-6775
Hennepin County Library - Oxboro
8801 Portland Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 543-5775
Hennepin County Library - Penn Lake
8800 Penn Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(612) 543-5800
Hennepin County Library - Pierre Bottineau
55 Broadway Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 543-6850
Hennepin County Library - Plymouth
15700 36th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(612) 543-5825
Hennepin County Library - Rockford Road
6401 42nd Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(612) 543-5875
Hennepin County Library - Roosevelt
4026 28th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hennepin County Library - Southdale
7001 York Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(612) 543-5900
Hennepin County Library - Southeast
1222 4th Street Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 543-6725
Hennepin County Library - St. Anthony
2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 543-6075
Hennepin County Library - St. Louis Park
3240 Library Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(612) 543-6125
Hennepin County Library - Sumner
611 Van White Memorial Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 543-6875
Hennepin County Library - Walker
2880 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 543-8400
Hennepin County Library - Washburn
5244 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 543-8375
Hennepin County Library - Webber Park
4310 Webber Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 543-6750

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