8 Best Internet Providers in Beardsley, MN

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Beardsley, MN?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Beardsley based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Beardsley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 9.21% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Beardsley

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

Based on 27 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Beardsley residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 83.2% coverage in Beardsley.

At a national level, based on 1883 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 Beardsley?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, 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 Beardsley

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Federated Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Park Region Telephone Company	100 Mbps
	Midco	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Beardsley

Based on data reported by Beardsley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Federated Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Beardsley. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Beardsley?

Minnesota customers rate GigFire 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.

GigFire received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Beardsley customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Beardsley

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

Beardsley ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Beardsley	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Beardsley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	936 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 Beardsley.	2.8	6.3	6.8

 

Beardsley Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Beardsley	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	8%	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.	91%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	71%	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.	71%	77%	76%

Beardsley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Beardsley is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Beardsley is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Beardsley have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Beardsley ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

86% of Beardsley households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Beardsley 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 Cities Compare to Beardsley?

How Much Speed does a Beardsley Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Beardsley is 2.4, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Beardsley's average household income is $71,305 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for 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.

Beardsley also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 Beardsley has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Beardsley households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Beardsley?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Beardsley?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Beardsley?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Beardsley?

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

To see how Beardsley 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 Beardsley's C+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.