6 Best Internet Providers in 56236, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in 56236, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 56236, MN?

Midco is the best internet provider in 56236 based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Midco had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 56236, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Midco is an option for 95.32% of the zip.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 56236, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 56236

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 56236 Internet Providers

Based on 20 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for 56236 residents. Midco was rated at an average of 4.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 28.8% coverage in 56236.

At a national level, based on 367 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 56236?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Runestone Telephone Association and Federated Telephone 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 56236

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Federated Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Runestone Telephone Association	1,000 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Midco	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 56236

Based on data reported by 56236 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Runestone Telephone Association and Federated Telephone. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 56236. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 56236?

Minnesota customers rate Frontier Communications 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.

Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GigFire is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 56236 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 56236, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 56236

56236 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 56236 below, including the metrics used and how 56236 compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

56236 ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	56236	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 56236 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	64.88%	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.	686 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 56236.	2.3	6.3	6.8

 

56236 Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	56236	Minnesota	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	16%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	57%	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.	57%	77%	76%

56236 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 56236 is D+, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 56236 is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 56236 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 56236 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.

87% of 56236 households have an internet connection despite having 99.67% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of 56236 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 56236?

How Much Speed does a 56236 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 56236 is 2.5, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 56236's average household income is $91,142 which is higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

56236 also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 16% 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 56236 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 56236 households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 56236?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 56236?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 56236, MN.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 56236?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 56236?

Which ISP Should You Choose in 56236?

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 56236 is Midco.
• The fastest internet provider should be Runestone Telephone Association and Federated Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in 56236 is Frontier.
• Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 56236, 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 56236 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 56236 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 56236's D+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.