Best Internet Providers in Crystal, MN
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Crystal, MN
Crystal has 7 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 Crystal.
Ranks compare Crystal with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Crystal, MN at a Glance
Crystal 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 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 Crystal ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Crystal, MN?
Quantum Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Crystal 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 Crystal?
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 Crystal
How Crystal Compares to Places Its Size
Crystal's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 37%.
| Measure | Crystal | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Hennepin County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.1% | top 37% | 74.6% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,993 Mbps | top 31% | 3,109 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | bottom 50% | 6.9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 17% | 25% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 27% | 82% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 38% | 88% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $93,651 | top 43% | $112,480 | $99,636 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 91.1% of homes in Crystal, against 74.6% across Hennepin County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Crystal are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,651 (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 Crystal
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?
Quantum Fiber in Crystal, MN
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
4,176 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 91.1% of Crystal homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,176 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 3,549 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Crystal, MN
Availability:
44.6%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
901 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 44.6% of Crystal homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 901 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 848 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Crystal from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Crystal, MN
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Crystal homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Crystal, MN
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Crystal homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Crystal, MN
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Crystal homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Crystal, MN
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
174 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Crystal homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 174 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?
XFINITY Cable in Crystal, MN
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Crystal homes. Across the city, 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 Crystal?
CenturyLink DSL in Crystal, MN
Availability:
54.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 54.0% of Crystal homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 75 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Crystal from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Crystal by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Crystal
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Crystal
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Crystal Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Crystal that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Robbinsdale has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Golden Valley the fewest (12.6%); Crystal has 91.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal (this page) | 23,130 | 91.1% | 3,993 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Brooklyn Park | 86,490 | 84.0% | 2,920 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 79/100 |
| Plymouth | 77,579 | 56.9% | 2,393 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 85/100 |
| St. Louis Park | 50,288 | 71.7% | 3,552 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Brooklyn Center | 33,390 | 90.5% | 4,089 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Golden Valley | 22,870 | 12.6% | 1,985 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 76/100 |
| New Hope | 22,228 | 87.1% | 4,678 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Columbia Heights | 21,973 | 93.8% | 4,189 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Robbinsdale | 15,155 | 98.0% | 3,140 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Medicine Lake | 1,037 | 80.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 73/100 |
| Hilltop | 958 | 45.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Crystal?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Quantum Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Crystal
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Crystal. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Crystal Internet Providers
Based on 100 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Crystal residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.00 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 94.5% coverage in Crystal.
At a national level, based on 4838 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 Crystal Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Crystal, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Crystal Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber |  (1) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Crystal
Based on data reported by Crystal 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 Crystal. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,176 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Crystal Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Crystal?
Of the providers in Crystal, customers rate Quantum Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Crystal 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.
Quantum Fiber 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 Crystal, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Crystal
| ISP / Tech Type | Crystal Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink |  (1) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A Brooklyn Park, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 20, 2025 The internet provider annually increases the price $10-$20 / month without providing any additional services. I have additionally been lied to by representatives when I have called in: I switched to an annual contract one time and when I called in I was told that I was not enrolled in a contract. I have had periods of time where I have lost internet 2-5 per week and when I call in there is nothing that XFinity says they can do about it and will not offer any refunds or attempt to fix the problem. I am highly dissatisfied with xFinity as my service provider but they hold a monopoly in my area and there is nothing I can do. I feel discouraged, angry, and sad whenever I discuss my internet service provider.
A Brooklyn Park, MN Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
February 08, 2025 Dawn V
Quantum Fiber
January 18, 2025 Fiber internet is the way to go. We had xfinity before we switched about 3 months ago and lost connection often, like a few times a week. Since switching to fiber, only lost connection once. Very happy with it and the cost is much lower at $50 a month
A Brooklyn Center, MN Customer
CenturyLink DSL
May 02, 2023 A Brooklyn Center, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Crystal?
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 Crystal is Quantum Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Crystal is Quantum Fiber.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Crystal, 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.