8 Best Internet Providers in Dumont, MN

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dumont, MN?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dumont based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dumont, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 3.02% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dumont

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dumont Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dumont residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Dumont.

At a national level, based on 1374 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dumont?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Runestone Telephone Association and Federated Telephone 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 Dumont

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Federated Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Runestone Telephone Association	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	Midco	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dumont

Based on data reported by Dumont ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Runestone Telephone Association and Federated Telephone. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dumont. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dumont?

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. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dumont customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dumont

Dumont 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 city 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 Dumont below, including the metrics used and how Dumont compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Dumont ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Dumont	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dumont that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.96%	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.	652 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 Dumont.	2.3	6.3	6.8

 

Dumont Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dumont	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	16%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	54%	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.	54%	77%	76%

Dumont ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dumont is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dumont is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dumont have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

86% of Dumont households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 1% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Dumont 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 Cities Compare to Dumont?

How Much Speed does a Dumont Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dumont is 2.5, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dumont's average household income is $90,669 which is higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Dumont also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Dumont has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dumont households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dumont?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dumont?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dumont, MN.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dumont?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dumont?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dumont?

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 Dumont is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Runestone Telephone Association and Federated Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dumont is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Midco, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Dumont, 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 Dumont compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dumont 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 Dumont's D+ ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.