Best Internet Providers in Elk River, MN
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elk River, MN
Elk River has 12 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 Elk River.
Ranks compare Elk River 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 Elk River, MN at a Glance
Elk River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Elk River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elk River, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Elk River 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 Elk River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.16% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elk River?
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 Elk River
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Gateway Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Arvig - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Elk River Compares to Places Its Size
Elk River's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Elk River | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Sherburne County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 45.3% | bottom 19% | 41.9% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,544 Mbps | bottom 11% | 2,534 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 11% | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 36% | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 37% | 14% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 94% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 33% | 79% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 20% | 86% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $118,488 | top 27% | $112,251 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 45.3% of homes in Elk River, against 41.9% across Sherburne County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Elk River are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,488 (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 Elk River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elk River?
Gateway Fiber in Elk River, MN
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Gateway Fiber offers Fiber service to 15.9% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Gateway Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Elk River, MN
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,682 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,682 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 884 Mbps throughout the city.
Arvig Fiber in Elk River, MN
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Arvig offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Arvig Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Elk River, MN
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Midco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Elk River, MN
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
987 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Elk River homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 987 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CenturyLink Fiber. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Elk River from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Elk River, MN
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elk River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elk River, MN
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Elk River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elk River, MN
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 278 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elk River, MN
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Elk River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elk River, MN
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Elk River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Elk River, MN
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
143 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.2% of Elk River homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 143 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 116 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elk River?
Spectrum Cable in Elk River, MN
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.4% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elk River?
CenturyLink DSL in Elk River, MN
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 94.6% of Elk River homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 82 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 40, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Elk River from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Elk River, MN
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.3% of Elk River homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Elk River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Elk River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elk River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Elk River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55330 | 42,491 | 42.8% | 1,533 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 83/100 |
How Elk River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elk River that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Nowthen has the most homes with fiber (86.1%) and Ramsey the fewest (9.7%); Elk River has 45.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River (this page) | 28,007 | 45.3% | 1,544 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 82/100 |
| Ramsey | 27,568 | 9.7% | 1,615 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 83/100 |
| Big Lake | 20,106 | 29.5% | 2,203 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 81/100 |
| St. Michael | 17,844 | 49.5% | 1,432 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Zimmerman | 17,221 | 30.1% | 2,584 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 85/100 |
| Otsego | 14,707 | 38.7% | 1,290 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 83/100 |
| Albertville | 14,097 | 51.5% | 1,658 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Rogers | 12,861 | 36.8% | 1,949 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Dayton | 7,530 | 48.8% | 1,497 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 89/100 |
| Nowthen | 4,718 | 86.1% | 1,790 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 77/100 |
| Orrock | 1,399 | 67.0% | 4,011 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elk River?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CenturyLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Elk River
| Midco | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Gateway Fiber | 2,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Arvig | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Elk River Internet Providers
Based on 53 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Elk River 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 31.9% coverage in Elk River.
At a national level, based on 4552 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 Elk River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elk River, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk River Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elk River
Based on data reported by Elk River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Elk River. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk River Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elk River?
Of the providers in Elk River, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elk River 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 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is 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 Elk River, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elk River
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk River Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | 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 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
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Elk River?
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 Elk River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Elk River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elk River, available to 98.2% 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.