Best Internet Providers in Lake Crystal, MN
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake Crystal, MN
Lake Crystal 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lake Crystal.
Ranks compare Lake Crystal with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lake Crystal, MN at a Glance
Lake Crystal Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Lake Crystal ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake Crystal, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lake Crystal?
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 Lake Crystal
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Christensen Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - dsl coverage map
How Lake Crystal Compares to Places Its Size
Lake Crystal's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 37%.
| Measure | Lake Crystal | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.8% | bottom 50% | 76.6% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,549 Mbps | top 48% | 2,110 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 13% | 7.5 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 9% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 73% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 15% | 84% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,461 | top 29% | $79,981 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 25% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 75.8% of homes in Lake Crystal, against 76.6% across Blue Earth County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Lake Crystal are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,461 (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 Lake Crystal
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake Crystal?
Fidium Fiber in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 73.4% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 19.9% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Christensen Communications Fiber in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Christensen Communications offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Christensen Communications 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 Lake Crystal?
Midco Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
269 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 269 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
67.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.5% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
67.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.5% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Lake Crystal 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.
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.3% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake Crystal?
Mediacom Cable in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 73.8% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake Crystal?
Fidium DSL in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 62.2% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 52 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 15, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lake Crystal from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nuvera Communication DSL in Lake Crystal, MN
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers DSL service to 1.2% of Lake Crystal homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Lake Crystal by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lake Crystal has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lake Crystal
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lake Crystal
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56055 | 3,884 | 71.2% | 1,471 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 55/100 |
How Lake Crystal Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lake Crystal that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Madelia has the most homes with fiber (96.0%) and Good Thunder the fewest (53.1%); Lake Crystal has 75.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Crystal (this page) | 3,536 | 75.8% | 1,549 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 56/100 |
| North Mankato | 14,593 | 94.3% | 1,990 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Madelia | 2,836 | 96.0% | 1,154 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 51/100 |
| Nicollet | 1,660 | 87.7% | 1,610 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Good Thunder | 1,319 | 53.1% | 1,028 Mbps | 5 | C | 43/100 |
| Courtland | 1,162 | 84.6% | 1,004 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Garden City | 807 | 48.0% | 1,025 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 43/100 |
| Vernon Center | 610 | 21.0% | 243 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Skyline | 475 | 87.0% | 1,812 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Judson | 362 | 9.7% | 239 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Rapidan | 307 | 18.2% | 359 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake Crystal?
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 Lake Crystal
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Christensen Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Midco | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| MVTV Wireless | 100 |
| Nuvera Communication | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lake Crystal Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lake Crystal 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 67.5% coverage in Lake Crystal.
At a national level, based on 2448 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 Lake Crystal Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Crystal 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Christensen Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake Crystal
Based on data reported by Lake Crystal ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lake Crystal. 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 | Lake Crystal 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Christensen Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake Crystal?
Of the providers in Lake Crystal, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake Crystal
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Crystal Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Christensen Communications | (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 Lake Crystal?
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 Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake Crystal, 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.