10 Best Internet Providers in 56083, MN
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| 56083 ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 681 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real 56083 Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
56083 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 56083.
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56083 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 56083.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in 56083, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 56083 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 56083, MN?
MVTV Wireless is the best internet provider in 56083 based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MVTV Wireless had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 56083, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MVTV Wireless is an option for 46.23% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 56083, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 56083
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 56083 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 56083 Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 32 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, MVTV Wireless is the best internet service provider for 56083 residents. MVTV Wireless was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 2.9% coverage in 56083.
At a national level, based on 1452 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Arvig is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 56083?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 56083?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MVTV Wireless. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nuvera Communication should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 56083
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Arvig | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| MVTV Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 40 Mbps | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | 40 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 56083
| ISP / Tech Type | 56083 Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 56083 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Nuvera Communication. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 56083. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 645 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MVTV Wireless. This indicates MVTV Wireless reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 56083?
Minnesota customers rate MVTV Wireless as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
MVTV Wireless received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Arvig is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 56083 customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 56083, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 56083
| ISP / Tech Type | 56083 Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
56083 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 56083 below, including the metrics used and how 56083 compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 56083 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.16% | 62.00% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 681 Mbps | 3,031 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 56083. | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 11% | 16% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 89% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 91% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 55% | 77% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 56% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
56083 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 56083 is C-, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 56083 is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 56083 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 56083 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of 56083 households have an internet connection despite having 98.83% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of 56083 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 56083?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a 56083 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 56083 is 2.3, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 56083's average household income is $64,981 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
56083 also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 56083 has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 56083 households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 56083?
Nuvera Communication Fiber in 56083, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 61.4% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Arvig Fiber in 56083, MN
Arvig offers Fiber service to 2.7% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Arvig Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 56083?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 56083, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 56083?
Nuvera Communication DSL in 56083, MN
Nuvera Communication offers DSL service to 34.4% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Nuvera Communication DSL has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the zip. Nuvera Communication DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 56083 from Nuvera Communication in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in 56083, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 8.1% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 56083?
Arvig Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
Arvig offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Arvig Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.0% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.2% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the zip.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the zip.
Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
Federated Rural Electric offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 56083, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of 56083 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 56083?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 56083 is MVTV Wireless.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nuvera Communication. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MVTV Wireless may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 56083 is MVTV Wireless.
- Viasat, Nuvera Communication, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 56083, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 56083 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 56083 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 56083's C- ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
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