Best Internet Providers in Freeborn County, MN
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Freeborn County, MN
Freeborn County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Freeborn County.
Ranks compare Freeborn County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Freeborn County, MN at a Glance
Freeborn County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Freeborn County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Freeborn County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Freeborn County 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 Freeborn County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 55.01% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Freeborn County?
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 Freeborn County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- WCTA Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Manchester Hartland Telephone - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bevcomm - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Minnesota WiFi - fixed wireless coverage map
How Freeborn County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Freeborn County's report card score is 5th of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 75th of 87.
| Measure | Freeborn County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 91.5% | 20th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,236 Mbps | 14th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 8th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 32nd of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 71st of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 66th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 65th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 68th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 52nd of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $73,653 | 61st of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 32nd of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 91.5% of homes in Freeborn County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Freeborn County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,653 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Freeborn County Compares to Its Neighbors
Freeborn County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Iowa. Among them, Worth County, IA has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Waseca County the fewest (59.4%); Freeborn County has 91.5%.
Map of Freeborn County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Freeborn County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeborn County (this page) | 30,895 | 91.5% | 3,236 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Mower County | 40,029 | 87.0% | 4,153 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Steele County | 37,406 | 90.9% | 4,660 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 51/100 |
| Waseca County | 18,968 | 59.4% | 3,087 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 43/100 |
| Faribault County | 13,921 | 96.1% | 1,241 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 45/100 |
| Winnebago County, IA | 10,679 | 96.5% | 1,014 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Worth County, IA | 7,443 | 100.0% | 1,198 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 47/100 |
Internet in Freeborn County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 89.6% of homes in Clarks Grove to 98.6% in Albert Lea; by ZIP code, from 79.8% in 56036 (Glenville) to 100.0% in 56009 (Alden). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Freeborn County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | 19,658 | 98.6% | 3,853 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 41/100 |
| Glenville | 1,396 | 90.4% | 3,212 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 29/100 |
| Clarks Grove | 1,165 | 89.6% | 4,133 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Geneva | 929 | 76.3% | 3,721 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Alden | 914 | 100.0% | 1,161 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 62/100 |
| Hollandale | 823 | 60.1% | 3,158 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hartland | 571 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Emmons | 555 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Hayward | 543 | 69.8% | 3,305 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 29/100 |
| Twin Lakes | 532 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 54/100 |
| Conger | 449 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 59/100 |
| Freeborn | 440 | 98.2% | 984 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Moscow | 338 | 26.9% | 1,519 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 27/100 |
| Myrtle | 336 | 43.8% | 522 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 26/100 |
| Armstrong | 280 | 100.0% | 1,020 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 59/100 |
| Corning | 260 | 0.0% | 157 Mbps | 5.7 | D | 36/100 |
| Manchester | 230 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 57/100 |
| Maple Island | 230 | 20.0% | 1,152 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 32/100 |
| Bancroft | 227 | 72.7% | 2,999 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 52/100 |
| Mansfield | 222 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Oakland | 217 | 83.4% | 2,782 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Petran | 209 | 21.5% | 1,220 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 36/100 |
| London | 159 | 29.6% | 402 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 29/100 |
ZIP codes in Freeborn County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56007 (Albert Lea) | 21,416 | 96.5% | 3,695 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 41/100 |
| 56036 (Glenville) | 1,737 | 79.8% | 2,480 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 27/100 |
| 56009 (Alden) | 1,516 | 100.0% | 1,101 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 60/100 |
| 56016 (Clarks Grove) | 1,048 | 92.4% | 4,320 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 47/100 |
| 56045 (Hollandale) | 872 | 64.8% | 3,389 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 56042 (Hartland) | 720 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 56/100 |
| 56029 (Emmons) | 679 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 51/100 |
| 56035 (Geneva) | 511 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 50/100 |
| 56043 (Hayward) | 453 | 72.4% | 3,368 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 27/100 |
| 56032 (Freeborn) | 299 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 52/100 |
| 56089 (Twin Lakes) | 134 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 58/100 |
| 56020 (Conger) | 101 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Freeborn County?
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 Freeborn County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 1,250 |
| GigFire | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
| Manchester Hartland Telephone | 1,000 |
| Bevcomm | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Minnesota WiFi | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Freeborn County Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Freeborn County 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 71.4% coverage in Freeborn County.
At a national level, based on 4649 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 Freeborn County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Freeborn County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Freeborn County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Manchester Hartland Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Freeborn County
Based on data reported by Freeborn County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Freeborn County. 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 | Freeborn County 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 | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (1) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Manchester Hartland Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Freeborn County?
Of the providers in Freeborn County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Freeborn County 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. WCTA Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Freeborn County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Freeborn County
| ISP / Tech Type | Freeborn County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Manchester Hartland Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Freeborn County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Freeborn County?
GigFire Fiber in Freeborn County, MN
GigFire offers Fiber service to 68.3% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Freeborn County, MN
Metronet offers Fiber service to 55.6% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Freeborn County, MN
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 47.6% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Manchester Hartland Telephone Fiber in Freeborn County, MN
Manchester Hartland Telephone offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Manchester Hartland Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Freeborn County, MN
Bevcomm offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Bevcomm Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Freeborn County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 150 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 129 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless in Freeborn County, MN
Minnesota WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, 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 Freeborn County?
Spectrum Cable in Freeborn County, MN
Spectrum offers Cable service to 60.7% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Freeborn County?
CenturyLink DSL in Freeborn County, MN
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 66.8% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Freeborn County, MN
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 7.4% of Freeborn County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Freeborn County?
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 Freeborn County 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 Freeborn County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Freeborn County, available to 99.1% 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.
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