17 Best Internet Providers in Dakota County, MN
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| Dakota County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,691 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Dakota County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Dakota 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 Dakota County.
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Dakota 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 Dakota County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Dakota 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 Dakota County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dakota County, MN?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Dakota County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dakota County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 41.53% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dakota County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Dakota County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dakota County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (2) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | 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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| JTN Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 122 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Dakota County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.7% coverage in Dakota County.
At a national level, based on 6367 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, 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 Dakota 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 | ||
| HBC Internet | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | 3,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 1,250 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| JTN Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dakota County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (2) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| JTN Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Dakota 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 Dakota 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dakota County?
Minnesota customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Dakota County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Dakota County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dakota County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (2) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | 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 | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| JTN Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Dakota 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 Dakota County below, including the metrics used and how Dakota County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dakota County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 57.75% | 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. | 3,691 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 Dakota County. | 6.9 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 19% | 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. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 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. | 84% | 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. | 84% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Dakota County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Dakota County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dakota County is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dakota County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Dakota 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.
94% of Dakota County households have an internet connection despite having 99.97% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Dakota 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 Dakota County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a Dakota County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dakota County is 2.6, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dakota County's average household income is $115,623 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.
Dakota County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 19% 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 Dakota County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Dakota County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% 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 Dakota County?
Quantum Fiber in Dakota County, MN
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 20.1% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,554 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 4,050 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier Fiber in Dakota County, MN
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 17.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,848 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dakota County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
MetroNet Fiber in Dakota County, MN
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 14.9% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Dakota County, MN
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 926 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 876 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dakota County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
HBC Internet Fiber in Dakota County, MN
HBC Internet offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, HBC Internet Fiber has speeds up to 4,781 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for HBC Internet Fiber. HBC Internet Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Dakota County from HBC Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Dakota County, MN
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Dakota County, MN
AT&T offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Dakota County, MN
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
XFINITY Cable in Dakota County, MN
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 56.7% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,630 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 150 Mbps throughout the county.
Spectrum Cable in Dakota County, MN
Spectrum offers Cable service to 41.2% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Cable in Dakota County, MN
Midco offers Cable service to 1.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
Centurylink DSL in Dakota County, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 47.8% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 95 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dakota County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Dakota County, MN
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 37.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 31 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dakota County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Dakota County, MN
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.1% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Dakota 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 58 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.2% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
Southeast MN Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, 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 Dakota County, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 141 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 109 Mbps throughout the county.
JTN Communications Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
JTN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.9% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, JTN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 320 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 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 260 Mbps throughout the county.
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, MN
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Dakota 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 Dakota County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. 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 Dakota County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dakota 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 Dakota County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Dakota 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 Dakota County's B ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100