Minnesota · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Minnesota
Coverage in Minnesota
- Homes in Minnesota that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 93.2%
- Homes in Minnesota that can get fiber
- 54.9%
- Homes in Minnesota that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 68%
- Homes in Minnesota that can get cable
- 76.7%
- Homes in Minnesota that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.1%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Minnesota that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 54.9% | 54.9% | 54.9% | 51.1% |
| Cable | 76.7% | 76.7% | 76.6% | 33.3% |
| DSL (copper) | 59.6% | 29.2% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 90.3% | 85.2% | 60.9% | 0.2% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 68% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in Minnesota meets this rule in the current data. 54.9% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 69.1% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 69.1% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
19 wired and fixed wireless providers in Minnesota
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (5)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 18% of served locations* |
| Metronet | Fiber | 5,120 Mbps | 5,120 Mbps | 7.5% of homes |
| ARVIG | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 3.8% of homes |
| Scott Rice Tel. Co. | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3% of homes |
| PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4% of homes |
Mainly cable (3)
Coaxial cable network.
Mainly DSL (3)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL (copper) | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 43.1% of served locations* |
| Frontier | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 115 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 6.5% of homes |
| Fidium Fiber | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 100 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 2.1% of homes |
Mainly fixed wireless (8)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 69.1% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 53.8% |
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 47.7% |
| GigFire | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 150 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 24.7% |
| Midco | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 20.1% |
| Netwave Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 200 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 4.1% |
| HiawathaBroadbandCommunicationsInc | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 3.3% |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | Fixed wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 2.5% |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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- Xfinity service status
- Midco service status
- Spectrum service status
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Largest cities in Minnesota
- MinneapolisPopulation 428,579
- St. PaulPopulation 307,465
Questions about internet in Minnesota
What internet providers serve Minnesota?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 19 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Minnesota. By share of homes covered: T-Mobile Home Internet (69.1%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (53.8%), AT&T Internet (47.7%), Xfinity (43.9%), GigFire (24.7%), Midco (20.1%), Spectrum (17.4%), Mediacom (9.5%), Metronet (7.5%), Frontier (6.5%), Netwave Broadband (4.1%), ARVIG (3.8%), Scott Rice Tel. Co. (3.3%), HiawathaBroadbandCommunicationsInc (3.3%), Bug Tussel Wireless (2.5%), PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS (2.4%) and Fidium Fiber (2.1%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: CenturyLink (43.1%) and Quantum Fiber (18%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Minnesota?
Yes. 54.9% of homes in Minnesota can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: AT&T Internet, Xfinity, GigFire, Midco, Quantum Fiber, Spectrum, Mediacom, Metronet, Frontier, Netwave Broadband, ARVIG, Scott Rice Tel. Co., HiawathaBroadbandCommunicationsInc, PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS and Fidium Fiber.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Minnesota?
The highest advertised download speed is 8,000 Mbps (8,000 Mbps upload), from Quantum Fiber over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Minnesota?
68% of homes in Minnesota can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Minnesota can get 100 Mbps internet?
93.2% of homes in Minnesota can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.1% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Minnesota?
Leaving out satellite, T-Mobile Home Internet covers the largest share: 69.1% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Minnesota?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (>99.9%) and Viasat (95.8%) report satellite service to homes in Minnesota.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.