9 Best Internet Providers in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Downtown St. Paul

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown St. Paul Internet Providers

Based on 104 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Downtown St. Paul residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 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 86.0% coverage in Downtown St. Paul.

At a national level, based on 4767 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown St. Paul?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Downtown St. Paul

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown St. Paul

Based on data reported by Downtown St. Paul 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 Downtown St. Paul. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,408 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Downtown St. Paul?

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 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Downtown St. Paul customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Downtown St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul 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 neighborhood 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 Downtown St. Paul below, including the metrics used and how Downtown St. Paul compares to the rest of St. Paul and nation.

Downtown St. Paul ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown St. Paul	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Downtown St. Paul that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	41.49%	85.10%	71.53%
	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.	2,181 Mbps	3,862 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Downtown St. Paul.	7.5	7.3	7.1

 

Downtown St. Paul Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown St. Paul	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.4	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.	32%	20%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	72%	77%	76%
	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.	73%	77%	77%

Downtown St. Paul ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Downtown St. Paul is B-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Downtown St. Paul is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Downtown St. Paul have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Downtown St. Paul ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

88% of Downtown St. Paul households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Downtown St. Paul 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Downtown St. Paul?

How Much Speed does a Downtown St. Paul Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Downtown St. Paul is 1.4, which is smaller than the St. Paul average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Downtown St. Paul’s average household income is $60,924 which is lower than the St. Paul average of $82,938 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Downtown St. Paul also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the St. Paul average of 19%. Additionally, 32% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 20% of residents in St. Paul who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Downtown St. Paul has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Downtown St. Paul households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown St. Paul?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown St. Paul?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown St. Paul?

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 Downtown St. Paul is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• 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 Downtown St. Paul is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, GigFire, HughesNet, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Downtown St. Paul, 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 Downtown St. Paul compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Downtown St. Paul 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 Downtown St. Paul’s B- ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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