11 Best Internet Providers in Ihlen, MN
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| Ihlen ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 286 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real Ihlen 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.
Ihlen has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ihlen.
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Ihlen has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ihlen.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ihlen, 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 Ihlen ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ihlen, MN?
MVTV Wireless is the best internet provider in Ihlen based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MVTV Wireless had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ihlen, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, MVTV Wireless is an option for 31.29% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ihlen, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ihlen
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ihlen Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ihlen Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Bluepeak | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Woodstock Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 34 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, MVTV Wireless is the best internet service provider for Ihlen residents. MVTV Wireless was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bluepeak wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 18.7% coverage in Ihlen.
At a national level, based on 2329 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ihlen?
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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 Ihlen?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ihlen, the fastest internet in the city comes from Bluepeak.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ihlen
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluepeak | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| MVTV Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Woodstock Communications | 50 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 40 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ihlen
| ISP / Tech Type | Ihlen Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Woodstock Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ihlen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ihlen. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bluepeak. This indicates Bluepeak reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ihlen?
Minnesota customers rate Bluepeak 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.
Bluepeak received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MVTV Wireless is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ihlen customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ihlen, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ihlen
| ISP / Tech Type | Ihlen Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluepeak | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Woodstock Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ihlen 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 Ihlen below, including the metrics used and how Ihlen compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ihlen that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 286 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 Ihlen. | 4.3 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 59% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ihlen ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ihlen is D, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ihlen is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ihlen have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ihlen 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.
84% of Ihlen households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Ihlen 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 Ihlen?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ihlen Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ihlen is 2.5, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ihlen's average household income is $81,071 which is about average for the Minnesota average of $97,862 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Ihlen also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Ihlen has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ihlen households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ihlen?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Ihlen, MN.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ihlen?
Bluepeak Cable in Ihlen, MN
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 18.7% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ihlen?
Frontier DSL in Ihlen, MN
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 43.3% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Centurylink DSL in Ihlen, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 15.0% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ihlen?
Midco Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Woodstock Communications Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
Woodstock Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, Woodstock Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.3% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Ihlen 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 Ihlen, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Ihlen homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Ihlen, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Ihlen 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 140 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 130, with an average of 123 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ihlen?
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 Ihlen is MVTV Wireless.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bluepeak may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ihlen is Bluepeak.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ihlen, 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 Ihlen compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ihlen 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 Ihlen's D ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
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