Best Internet Providers in Central, Minneapolis, MN
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Central has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Central.
Ranks compare Central with the 60 neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
The Best Internet in Central, Minneapolis, MN at a Glance
Central Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Central ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central, Minneapolis, MN?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Central based on 100 Minnesota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Central, Minneapolis
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Central Compares to the Rest of Minneapolis
Central's report card score is 2nd of 60 and its connectivity index is tied 5th of 60.
| Measure | Central | Rank among neighborhoods in Minneapolis | Minneapolis | Hennepin County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 60 | 68.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | Tied with 13 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,303 Mbps | 31st of 60 | 3,263 Mbps | 3,109 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Lind-Bohanon (7,857 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | 2nd of 60 | 7 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Bancroft (8.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | 3rd of 60 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | East Phillips (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 39th of 60 | 21% | 25% | 15% | Lynnhurst (45%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 9th of 60 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Bancroft and Cedar-Isles-Dean and 6 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 14th of 60 | 94% | 93% | 91% | Hale (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 38th of 60 | 81% | 82% | 76% | Hale (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | 38th of 60 | 87% | 88% | 81% | Downtown East (100%) |
| Median household income | $85,348 | 31st of 60 | $110,709 | $112,480 | $93,246 | Lynnhurst ($197,004) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 19th of 60 | 16% | 16% | 16% | University District (92%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Central, against 68.0% across Minneapolis and 74.6% across Hennepin County. Households in Central are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,348 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Central
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central?
Quantum Fiber in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,301 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,301 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 1,353 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
CenturyLink Fiber in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
936 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 99.2% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 936 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 929 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Central from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
715 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 715 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central?
XFINITY Cable in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Central?
CenturyLink DSL in Central, Minneapolis, MN
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 68.0% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 96 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 80, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Central from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Central Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Central that have their own pages are all within a mile. Among them, Calhoun has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Phillips West the fewest (66.7%); Central has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (this page) | 9,012 | 100.0% | 2,303 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 83/100 |
| Whittier | 14,823 | 92.8% | 2,312 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Powderhorn Park | 8,705 | 96.6% | 4,377 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 80/100 |
| Kingfield | 7,912 | 99.5% | 2,046 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 76/100 |
| Lyndale | 7,177 | 93.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Calhoun | 5,879 | 100.0% | 2,102 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 74/100 |
| East Phillips | 5,441 | 88.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Midtown Phillips | 5,208 | 86.1% | 4,818 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Corcoran | 4,522 | 96.0% | 6,754 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 74/100 |
| Phillips West | 4,075 | 66.7% | 2,794 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 33/100 |
| Bancroft | 3,389 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Central
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| PCs for People | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central Internet Providers
Based on 100 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Central residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.53 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 93.9% coverage in Central.
At a national level, based on 4842 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Central Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central
Based on data reported by Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Central. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,301 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central?
Of the providers in Central, customers rate XFINITY from Comcast the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Minnesota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
XFINITY from Comcast is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Central, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
Percy B
US Internet Fiber
September 18, 2025 I used Century link for high speed internet for over 10 years. When I moved into my current apartment it was wired with USI fiber, and I decided to move away from Century Link. I was surprised by the costs difference, with USI, I was paying less for a better internet service. Initially I was dubious, as I suspected that the lower costs may mean that I would be paying for less quality overall. Surprisingly, the last 4 years of using USI as a provider has proven a great decision. My service has never been disrupted or slowed. The price has never increased and I couldn't be happier.
A Minneapolis, MN Customer
US Internet Fiber
October 27, 2024 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
September 28, 2024 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink DSL
May 23, 2023 A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central?
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 Central is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Central is XFINITY.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Quantum Fiber, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Central, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.