Best Internet Providers in Faribault, MN
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Faribault, MN
Faribault has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Faribault.
Ranks compare Faribault 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 Faribault, MN at a Glance
Faribault Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fidium
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 Faribault ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Faribault, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Faribault 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 Faribault, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.59% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Faribault?
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 Faribault
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Minnesota WiFi - fixed wireless coverage map
How Faribault Compares to Places Its Size
Faribault's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Faribault | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Rice County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.7% | bottom 46% | 77.1% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,197 Mbps | top 34% | 3,748 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | top 23% | 7.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 27% | 12% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 27% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | bottom 20% | 75% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 13% | 78% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $70,875 | bottom 25% | $89,636 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 19% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 79.7% of homes in Faribault, against 77.1% across Rice County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Faribault are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,875 (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 Faribault
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Faribault?
Metronet Fiber in Faribault, MN
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 78.2% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Faribault, MN
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Faribault, MN
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Faribault?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Faribault homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 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 128 Mbps throughout the city.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Faribault homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Faribault homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Faribault homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless in Faribault, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Minnesota WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Faribault?
Spectrum Cable in Faribault, MN
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 87.8% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Faribault?
CenturyLink DSL in Faribault, MN
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 99.6% of Faribault homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 100, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Fidium DSL in Faribault, MN
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 77.2% of Faribault homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 99 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 15, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Faribault from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Faribault by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Faribault has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Faribault
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Faribault
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55021 | 30,586 | 77.7% | 4,088 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
How Faribault Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Faribault that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Medford has the most homes with fiber (85.1%) and Nerstrand the fewest (35.9%); Faribault has 79.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault (this page) | 27,814 | 79.7% | 4,197 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Medford | 2,967 | 85.1% | 4,285 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Dundas | 2,858 | 83.5% | 4,345 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Warsaw | 1,687 | 78.8% | 3,118 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Morristown | 1,605 | 80.4% | 1,086 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 58/100 |
| Nerstrand | 1,016 | 35.9% | 2,008 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Shieldsville | 996 | 56.4% | 2,081 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 64/100 |
| Prairieville | 583 | 58.7% | 3,150 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 55/100 |
| Merton | 499 | 17.6% | 1,050 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Ruskin | 422 | 16.1% | 969 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Millersburg | 342 | 88.9% | 3,376 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 85/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Faribault?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. 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 Faribault
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Minnesota WiFi | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Faribault Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Faribault 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 62.3% coverage in Faribault.
At a national level, based on 4557 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 Faribault Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Faribault, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Faribault Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Faribault
Based on data reported by Faribault ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Faribault. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Faribault Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Faribault?
Of the providers in Faribault, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Faribault 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 Faribault, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Faribault
| ISP / Tech Type | Faribault Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Faribault?
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 Faribault is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Faribault is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Faribault, available to 99.6% 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.