Best Internet Providers in Cottage Grove, MN
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cottage Grove.
Ranks compare Cottage Grove with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cottage Grove, MN at a Glance
Cottage Grove Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Southeast MN Wifi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Cottage Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cottage Grove, MN?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Cottage Grove based on 106 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 Cottage Grove?
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 Cottage Grove
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Southeast MN Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Gateway Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Cottage Grove Compares to Places Its Size
Cottage Grove's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Cottage Grove | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Washington County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 42.7% | bottom 18% | 43.4% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,156 Mbps | bottom 30% | 2,673 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 37% | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 20% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 24% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 95% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 84% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 24% | 90% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $127,838 | top 21% | $128,422 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 42.7% of homes in Cottage Grove, against 43.4% across Washington County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Cottage Grove are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $127,838 (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 Cottage Grove
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cottage Grove?
Quantum Fiber in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
3,215 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 33.3% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,215 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 2,655 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
19.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
964 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 19.4% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 964 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 938 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cottage Grove from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Gateway Fiber in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Gateway Fiber offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, Gateway Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cottage Grove?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.1% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
55.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
135 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.7% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 135 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 97 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cottage Grove?
XFINITY Cable in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,552 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,552 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 130 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Cottage Grove from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cottage Grove?
CenturyLink DSL in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 91.3% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cottage Grove from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Cottage Grove, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.0% of Cottage Grove homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Cottage Grove by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cottage Grove has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cottage Grove
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cottage Grove
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55016 | 37,496 | 44.4% | 2,165 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 84/100 |
How Cottage Grove Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cottage Grove that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, South St. Paul has the most homes with fiber (98.7%) and Afton the fewest (12.6%); Cottage Grove has 42.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove (this page) | 37,473 | 42.7% | 2,156 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 86/100 |
| Woodbury | 74,430 | 21.6% | 1,693 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 92/100 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,753 | 44.2% | 3,867 Mbps | 7 | B- | 79/100 |
| Hastings | 26,690 | 81.3% | 4,995 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| South St. Paul | 20,922 | 98.7% | 3,685 Mbps | 8 | A- | 73/100 |
| St. Paul Park | 7,548 | 88.5% | 3,167 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Newport | 4,098 | 95.6% | 6,660 Mbps | 7 | A- | 63/100 |
| Afton | 3,132 | 12.6% | 1,541 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 82/100 |
| Landfall | 997 | 50.0% | 1,324 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Sunfish Lake | 522 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | C- | 68/100 |
| Nininger | 496 | 25.8% | 1,759 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cottage Grove?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Cottage Grove
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Southeast MN Wifi | 3,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Gateway Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cottage Grove Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Cottage Grove residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Cottage Grove.
At a national level, based on 4933 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 Cottage Grove Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottage Grove Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cottage Grove
Based on data reported by Cottage Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Cottage Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,215 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottage Grove Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cottage Grove?
Of the providers in Cottage Grove, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cottage Grove 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cottage Grove
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottage Grove Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A Cottage Grove, MN Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
October 26, 2025 I’ve used the service for over a year and i like it, i rarely if ever lose connection but when i do a simple reset fixes it all over again, and the promised speed is what you get so it feels very reliable.
A Cottage Grove, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 13, 2024 The speeds have varied greatly. From one day to the next, I'm never sure if things will run how I want them too. There have also been times when it drops out completely. There's no pattern that I can discern to when it drops out, just completely random.
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cottage Grove?
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 Cottage Grove is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cottage Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cottage Grove, available to 99.9% 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.