17 Best Internet Providers in Carver County, MN
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| Carver County ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,441 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Carver County Customer Ratings | 5 |
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.
Carver County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Carver County.
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Carver County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Carver County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Carver County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Carver County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carver County, MN?
Centurylink is the best internet provider in Carver County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Centurylink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Carver County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Centurylink is an option for 87.16% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Carver County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Carver County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Carver County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Carver County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 120 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Centurylink is the best internet service provider for Carver County residents. Centurylink was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 2.25 out of 5 stars and 45.4% coverage in Carver County.
At a national level, based on 6381 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Nuvera Communication is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.53 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carver County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Carver County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centurylink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Carver County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Netwave Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Xtratyme Technologies | 100 Mbps | ||
| Broadband Corp | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carver County
| ISP / Tech Type | Carver County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Carver County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Carver County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Centurylink. This indicates Centurylink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carver County?
Minnesota customers rate Centurylink 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.
Centurylink received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Carver County customers with an average price rating of 2.25 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Carver County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carver County
| ISP / Tech Type | Carver County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Carver County 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 county 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 Carver County below, including the metrics used and how Carver County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Carver County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.44% | 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. | 3,441 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 Carver County. | 7.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.8 | 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. | 22% | 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. | 98% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 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. | 82% | 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. | 82% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Carver County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Carver County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Carver County is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Carver County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Carver County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
95% of Carver County households have an internet connection despite having 99.96% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Carver County 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 Counties Compare to Carver County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Carver County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Carver County is 2.8, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Carver County's average household income is $135,070 which is much higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Carver County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Carver County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Carver County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carver County?
MetroNet Fiber in Carver County, MN
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 53.8% of Carver County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Carver County, MN
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,211 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Carver County, MN
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 15.1% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 927 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 654 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carver County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Carver County, MN
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Carver County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,058 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 975 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carver County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Midco Fiber in Carver County, MN
Midco offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Netwave Broadband Fiber in Carver County, MN
Netwave Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Netwave Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Carver County, MN
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Carver County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Carver County, MN
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Carver County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carver County?
Mediacom Cable in Carver County, MN
Mediacom offers Cable service to 53.3% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Carver County, MN
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 32.8% of Carver County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,443 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carver County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Cable in Carver County, MN
Spectrum offers Cable service to 4.6% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Cable in Carver County, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Cable service to 4.2% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carver County?
Centurylink DSL in Carver County, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 83.9% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Carver County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Carver County, MN
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 9.1% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carver County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Carver County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Carver County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Carver County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Carver County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 145 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 117 Mbps throughout the county.
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 76 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
Broadband Corp offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Xtratyme Fixed Wireless in Carver County, MN
Xtratyme Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Carver County homes. Across the county, Xtratyme Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Carver County?
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 Carver County is Centurylink.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centurylink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carver County is Centurylink.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carver County, 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 Carver County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Carver County 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 Carver County's B+ ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
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