Best Internet Providers in Houston County, MN
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houston County, MN
Houston County has 11 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 Houston County.
Ranks compare Houston County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Houston County, MN at a Glance
Houston County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
AcenTek
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Houston County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houston County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Houston 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 Houston County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.75% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Houston 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 Houston County
- AcenTek - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spring Grove Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AcenTek - dsl coverage map
- AcenTek - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- HBC Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fixed wireless coverage map
How Houston County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Houston County's report card score is tied 82nd of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 31st of 87.
| Measure | Houston County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 68.9% | 54th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 922 Mbps | 81st of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | Tied 69th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 58th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 14th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 50th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 53rd of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 22nd of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 40th of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $82,010 | 25th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 68.9% of homes in Houston County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Houston County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,010 (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 Houston County Compares to Its Neighbors
Houston County has 6 neighbors, 4 of them in Wisconsin and Iowa. Among them, Vernon County, WI has the most homes with fiber (95.9%) and Winneshiek County, IA the fewest (47.4%); Houston County has 68.9%.
Map of Houston County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Houston County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County (this page) | 18,843 | 68.9% | 922 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 53/100 |
| La Crosse County, WI | 120,784 | 77.9% | 3,773 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Winona County | 49,671 | 50.1% | 2,763 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 61/100 |
| Vernon County, WI | 30,714 | 95.9% | 988 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 46/100 |
| Fillmore County | 21,228 | 75.3% | 1,347 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Winneshiek County, IA | 20,070 | 47.4% | 930 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Allamakee County, IA | 14,061 | 90.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 40/100 |
Internet in Houston County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 8.7% of homes in Caledonia to 98.6% in Spring Grove; by ZIP code, from 14.7% in 55921 (Caledonia) to 99.4% in 55974 (Spring Grove). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Houston County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | 6,976 | 98.1% | 994 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 61/100 |
| Caledonia | 3,844 | 8.7% | 871 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Houston | 1,826 | 98.1% | 990 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Spring Grove | 1,730 | 98.6% | 989 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 42/100 |
| Hokah | 1,550 | 27.4% | 761 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Brownsville | 976 | 28.5% | 768 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Eitzen | 463 | 92.7% | 930 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 53/100 |
| Money Creek | 455 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Wilmington | 327 | 94.8% | 950 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 41/100 |
| Sheldon | 308 | 67.9% | 775 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 58/100 |
| Freeburg | 231 | 24.2% | 291 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 54/100 |
| Yucatan | 178 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Reno | 174 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 54/100 |
| South Rushford | 169 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Newhouse | 114 | 100.0% | 874 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Riceford | 91 | 100.0% | 640 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 57/100 |
ZIP codes in Houston County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55947 (La Crescent) | 7,432 | 96.2% | 979 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 55921 (Caledonia) | 4,696 | 14.7% | 808 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 39/100 |
| 55943 (Houston) | 3,073 | 98.6% | 1,061 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 69/100 |
| 55974 (Spring Grove) | 2,037 | 99.4% | 991 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 42/100 |
| 55941 (Hokah) | 1,067 | 19.8% | 850 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 47/100 |
| 55919 (Brownsville) | 974 | 31.0% | 779 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 50/100 |
| 55931 (Eitzen) | 443 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Houston County
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Spring Grove Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HBC Internet | 100 |
| Harmony Telephone Co | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Houston County Internet Providers
Based on 40 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Houston 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 37.4% coverage in Houston County.
At a national level, based on 4451 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 Houston County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houston County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Grove Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houston County
Based on data reported by Houston County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Houston County. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Grove Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston County?
Of the providers in Houston County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houston 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. 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 Houston County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Grove Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Houston County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
AcenTek Fiber in Houston County, MN
Availability:
57.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 57.1% of Houston County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spring Grove Communications Fiber in Houston County, MN
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spring Grove Communications offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Spring Grove Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Houston County, MN
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Houston County, MN
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Houston 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 80 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.0% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 215 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Houston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Houston County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AcenTek Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Houston County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Houston County homes. Across the county, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Houston County, MN
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Harmony Telephone Co 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 Houston County?
Mediacom Cable in Houston County, MN
Availability:
35.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 35.9% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Houston County, MN
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 30.7% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
AcenTek DSL in Houston County, MN
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
AcenTek offers DSL service to 32.8% of Houston County homes. Across the county, AcenTek DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the county.
CenturyLink DSL in Houston County, MN
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 21.8% of Houston County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 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 1.1 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 Houston 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 Houston County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Houston County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and AcenTek has the broadest coverage in Houston County, available to 87.6% 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.