11 Best Internet Providers in Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Inver Grove Heights, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Inver Grove Heights, MN?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Inver Grove Heights based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Inver Grove Heights, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 99.15% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Inver Grove Heights

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Inver Grove Heights Internet Providers

Based on 99 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Inver Grove Heights residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Inver Grove Heights.

At a national level, based on 4555 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Inver Grove Heights?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Inver Grove Heights

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Southeast MN Wifi	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	10 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Inver Grove Heights

Based on data reported by Inver Grove Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Inver Grove Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,255 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Inver Grove Heights?

Minnesota customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Inver Grove Heights customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights below, including the metrics used and how Inver Grove Heights compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Inver Grove Heights ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Inver Grove Heights	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Inver Grove Heights that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	43.53%	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.	3,861 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 Inver Grove Heights.	6.5	6.3	6.8

 

Inver Grove Heights Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Inver Grove Heights	Minnesota	USA
	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.	24%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	86%	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.	86%	77%	76%

Inver Grove Heights ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Inver Grove Heights is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Inver Grove Heights is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Inver Grove Heights have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Inver Grove Heights 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.

93% of Inver Grove Heights households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights?

How Much Speed does a Inver Grove Heights Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Inver Grove Heights is 2.6, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Inver Grove Heights's average household income is $116,228 which is much higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much 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.

Inver Grove Heights also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Inver Grove Heights has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Inver Grove Heights households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Inver Grove Heights?

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 Inver Grove Heights is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Inver Grove Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Inver Grove Heights, 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 Inver Grove Heights compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights's B ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.