Best Internet Providers in McLeod County, MN
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McLeod County, MN
McLeod County has 14 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 McLeod County.
Ranks compare McLeod County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in McLeod County, MN at a Glance
McLeod County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Fiber
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Nuvera Communication
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CenturyLink
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EarthLink
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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 McLeod County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McLeod County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in McLeod 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 McLeod County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.09% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in McLeod 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 McLeod County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- RS Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Broadband Corp - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- Xtratyme - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - dsl coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- RS Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
How McLeod County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
McLeod County's report card score is tied 40th of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 52nd of 87.
| Measure | McLeod County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 68.8% | 55th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,453 Mbps | 48th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 31st of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 32nd of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 60th 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 | 89% | Tied 37th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 57th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 21st of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $82,726 | 20th 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 68.8% of homes in McLeod County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in McLeod County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,726 (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 McLeod County Compares to Its Neighbors
McLeod County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Carver County has the most homes with fiber (90.7%) and Wright County the fewest (49.7%); McLeod County has 68.8%.
Map of McLeod County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
McLeod County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod County (this page) | 36,771 | 68.8% | 1,453 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Wright County | 141,337 | 49.7% | 1,471 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Carver County | 106,922 | 90.7% | 4,239 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 83/100 |
| Meeker County | 23,400 | 88.3% | 1,250 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Sibley County | 14,836 | 66.3% | 1,557 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 46/100 |
| Renville County | 14,723 | 53.3% | 1,443 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 33/100 |
Internet in McLeod County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 23.6% of homes in Silver Lake to 82.0% in Glencoe; by ZIP code, from 22.6% in 55381 (Silver Lake) to 85.9% in 55395 (Winsted). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in McLeod County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 16,998 | 71.5% | 1,308 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Glencoe | 7,759 | 82.0% | 854 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Winsted | 3,039 | 78.2% | 2,401 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 45/100 |
| Lester Prairie | 2,830 | 69.1% | 3,592 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 55/100 |
| Silver Lake | 1,873 | 23.6% | 1,465 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Brownton | 1,550 | 51.0% | 1,298 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Stewart | 1,122 | 49.5% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Plato | 1,025 | 38.7% | 785 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Komensky | 620 | 53.5% | 884 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Biscay | 121 | 0.0% | 150 Mbps | 4.7 | D- | 45/100 |
ZIP codes in McLeod County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55350 (Hutchinson) | 18,626 | 70.3% | 1,267 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| 55336 (Glencoe) | 8,138 | 76.9% | 811 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 37/100 |
| 55354 (Lester Prairie) | 2,849 | 71.0% | 3,683 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 56/100 |
| 55395 (Winsted) | 2,786 | 85.9% | 2,625 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| 55381 (Silver Lake) | 2,024 | 22.6% | 1,372 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| 55312 (Brownton) | 1,507 | 53.3% | 1,267 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 51/100 |
| 55385 (Stewart) | 1,151 | 44.0% | 946 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 47/100 |
| 55370 (Plato) | 815 | 40.4% | 522 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McLeod County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CenturyLink. 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 McLeod County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 |
| Broadband Corp | 1,000 |
| TDS | 1,000 |
| RS Fiber | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Xtratyme Technologies | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for McLeod County Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for McLeod 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 68.5% coverage in McLeod County.
At a national level, based on 2657 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 McLeod County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McLeod County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McLeod County 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 | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McLeod County
Based on data reported by McLeod County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in McLeod County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,577 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 CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | McLeod County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McLeod County?
Of the providers in McLeod County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McLeod 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 McLeod County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McLeod County
| ISP / Tech Type | McLeod County 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 | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in McLeod County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
Nuvera Communication Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 50.5% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Metronet offers Fiber service to 7.6% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
TDS Fiber in McLeod County, MN
TDS offers Fiber service to 6.4% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
RS Fiber in McLeod County, MN
RS Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.6% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, RS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.2% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,389 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 419 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in McLeod County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of McLeod 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 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 county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.3% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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 116 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.5% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.5% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.7% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 280 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.1% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Broadband Corp offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Xtratyme Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Xtratyme Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Xtratyme Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
RS Fiber Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
RS Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, RS Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
Mediacom Cable in McLeod County, MN
Mediacom offers Cable service to 60.3% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,572 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 593 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McLeod County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
CenturyLink DSL in McLeod County, MN
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 41.3% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 100, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Nuvera Communication DSL in McLeod County, MN
Nuvera Communication offers DSL service to 25.2% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication DSL has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county. Nuvera Communication DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in McLeod County from Nuvera Communication in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in McLeod County, MN
TDS offers DSL service to 3.2% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 46 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McLeod County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 McLeod 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 McLeod County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McLeod County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McLeod County, available to 88.1% 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.
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