14 Best Internet Providers in McLeod County, MN
Find internet availability by address in McLeod County, MN
Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | McLeod County ISP Report Card | Business Internet in McLeod County
 |
McLeod County ISP Report Card | B- |
 |
Download Speed for Most Households | 1,192 Mbps |
 |
Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
 |
Real McLeod County 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.
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.
▼
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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Nuvera Communication
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Centurylink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
MetroNet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in McLeod County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
AT&T is the best internet provider in McLeod County 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 McLeod County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 85.74% of the county.
or call 1-877-610-1219
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McLeod County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in McLeod County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McLeod County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | McLeod County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 41 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for McLeod County 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 91.1% coverage in McLeod County.
At a national level, based on 2322 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Nuvera Communication is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.53 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in McLeod County?
a different provider.
Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 McLeod County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| RS Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| TDS | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Broadband Corp | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| Xtratyme Technologies | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McLeod County
| ISP / Tech Type | McLeod County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by McLeod County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in McLeod County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McLeod County?
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. GigFire is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McLeod County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
McLeod County 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 county 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 McLeod County below, including the metrics used and how McLeod County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
| Metric
(hover for details)
|
McLeod County | Minnesota | USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McLeod County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 67.94% | 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. | 1,192 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 McLeod County. | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 66% | 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. | 67% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
McLeod County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in McLeod County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McLeod County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McLeod County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The McLeod County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
88% of McLeod County households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of McLeod County 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 Counties Compare to McLeod County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a McLeod County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McLeod County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. McLeod County's average household income is $80,266 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.
McLeod County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 McLeod County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, McLeod County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
Nuvera Communication Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 49.6% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
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
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 6.5% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
RS Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.7% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, RS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.5% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
Mediacom Cable in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 61.0% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McLeod County?
Centurylink DSL in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
41.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
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 33 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
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
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 higher than other types of internet service available in McLeod County from Nuvera Communication in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 4.1% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 77 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in McLeod County from TDS 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
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% 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 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.7% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 77 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% 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
GigFire Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
138 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 138 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 104 Mbps throughout the county.
RS Fiber Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, RS Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in McLeod County, MN
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of McLeod County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
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 AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet 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, 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 McLeod County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how McLeod County 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 McLeod County's B- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100