5 Best Internet Providers in Fort Ripley, MN
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| Fort Ripley ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 732 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real Fort Ripley Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Fort Ripley has 5 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 Fort Ripley.
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Fort Ripley has 5 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 Fort Ripley.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Fort Ripley, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Fort Ripley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Ripley, MN?
CTC (Minnesota) is the highest-rated internet provider in Fort Ripley based on 17 Minnesota customer reviews, and CTC (Minnesota) has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fort Ripley, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Fort Ripley
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Ripley Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Ripley Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 17 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, CTC (Minnesota) is the best internet service provider for Fort Ripley residents. CTC (Minnesota) was rated at an average of 5.00 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 57.6% coverage in Fort Ripley.
At a national level, based on 1413 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CTC (Minnesota) is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fort Ripley?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Fort Ripley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, CTC (Minnesota) and 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 Fort Ripley
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| CTC (Minnesota) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Ripley
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Ripley Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Fort Ripley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CTC (Minnesota) and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fort Ripley. 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 HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Ripley?
Minnesota customers rate CTC (Minnesota) 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.
CTC (Minnesota) received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fort Ripley customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Fort Ripley, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fort Ripley
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Ripley Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Fort Ripley 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 Fort Ripley below, including the metrics used and how Fort Ripley compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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Fort Ripley | Minnesota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fort Ripley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.07% | 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. | 732 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 Fort Ripley. | 3.6 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 57% | 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. | 58% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fort Ripley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Fort Ripley is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fort Ripley is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fort Ripley have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Fort Ripley 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.
88% of Fort Ripley households have an internet connection despite having 99.23% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Fort Ripley 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 Fort Ripley?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Fort Ripley Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fort Ripley is 2.6, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fort Ripley's average household income is $77,362 which is about average for the Minnesota average of $97,862 and 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.
Fort Ripley also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 Fort Ripley has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Ripley households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% 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 Fort Ripley?
CTC Fiber in Fort Ripley, MN
CTC (Minnesota) offers Fiber service to 71.1% of Fort Ripley homes. Across the city, CTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Ripley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fort Ripley, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fort Ripley?
Centurylink DSL in Fort Ripley, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 85.6% of Fort Ripley homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 10, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Ripley?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fort Ripley, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Fort Ripley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fort Ripley, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Fort Ripley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fort Ripley, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Fort Ripley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Ripley?
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 Fort Ripley is CTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be CTC (Minnesota) and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fort Ripley is CTC.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Fort Ripley, 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 Fort Ripley compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Fort Ripley 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 Fort Ripley's C- ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
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