Best Internet Providers in Hector, MN
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hector, MN
Hector has 10 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 Hector.
Ranks compare Hector with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hector, MN at a Glance
Hector Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Nuvera Communication
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Hector ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hector, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hector 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 Hector, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 26.43% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hector?
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 Hector
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- RS Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hector Compares to Places Its Size
Hector's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Hector | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Renville County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.0% | bottom 49% | 53.3% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,518 Mbps | top 49% | 1,443 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 59% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 73% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,479 | bottom 40% | $71,963 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 74.0% of homes in Hector, against 53.3% across Renville County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Hector are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,479 (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 Hector
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hector?
Nuvera Communication Fiber in Hector, MN
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 73.9% of Hector homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hector?
Midco Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hector homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Hector homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 130 Mbps throughout the city.
RS Fiber Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Hector homes. Across the city, RS Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.4% of Hector homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.1% of Hector homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.1% of Hector homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.1% of Hector homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hector, MN
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.5% of Hector homes. Across the city, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hector?
Mediacom Cable in Hector, MN
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 73.7% of Hector homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hector?
Frontier DSL in Hector, MN
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 91.5% of Hector homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hector by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hector has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hector
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hector
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55342 | 1,767 | 58.4% | 1,226 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
How Hector Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hector that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Olivia has the most homes with fiber (84.0%) and Bird Island the fewest (0.3%); Hector has 74.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector (this page) | 1,385 | 74.0% | 1,518 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Olivia | 2,769 | 84.0% | 1,721 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 40/100 |
| Fairfax | 1,732 | 74.9% | 1,523 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 25/100 |
| Gibbon | 1,476 | 57.9% | 1,205 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Bird Island | 1,469 | 0.3% | 1,438 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Buffalo Lake | 1,183 | 65.8% | 1,284 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 43/100 |
| Cosmos | 1,148 | 43.5% | 834 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 32/100 |
| Stewart | 1,122 | 49.5% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Franklin | 838 | 93.9% | 1,552 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 37/100 |
| Lakeside | 589 | 5.4% | 268 Mbps | 7 | C- | 61/100 |
| Cedar Mills | 78 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hector?
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, Mediacom 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 Hector
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 |
| RS Fiber | 1,000 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Midco | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| MVTV Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hector Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hector 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 26.1% coverage in Hector.
At a national level, based on 1721 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 Hector Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hector, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hector 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hector
Based on data reported by Hector ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hector. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hector Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hector?
Of the providers in Hector, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hector 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 Hector, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hector
| ISP / Tech Type | Hector Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (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 Hector?
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 Hector is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Hector is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hector, available to 100.0% 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.