Best Internet Providers in Northfield, MN
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northfield, MN
Northfield has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Northfield.
Ranks compare Northfield with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Northfield, MN at a Glance
Northfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Northfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northfield, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Northfield 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 Northfield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.96% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Northfield?
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 Northfield
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Southeast MN Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Netwave Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- JTN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - dsl coverage map
How Northfield Compares to Places Its Size
Northfield's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Northfield | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Rice County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.7% | bottom 40% | 77.1% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,316 Mbps | top 28% | 3,748 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 19% | 7.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 32% | 12% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 44% | 75% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 41% | 78% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $103,098 | top 35% | $89,636 | $99,636 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 31% | top 2% | 19% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 71.7% of homes in Northfield, against 77.1% across Rice County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Northfield are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $103,098 (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 Northfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northfield?
Metronet Fiber in Northfield, MN
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 69.9% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fiber in Northfield, MN
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Northfield, MN
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northfield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Northfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.3% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 city.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Northfield 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 Northfield, MN
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
143 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Northfield homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 143 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 115 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Northfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Northfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Netwave Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 88 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.
JTN Communications Fixed Wireless in Northfield, MN
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
JTN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Northfield homes. Across the city, JTN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northfield?
Spectrum Cable in Northfield, MN
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 76.7% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northfield?
CenturyLink DSL in Northfield, MN
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 82.1% of Northfield homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Fidium DSL in Northfield, MN
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 11.6% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nuvera Communication DSL in Northfield, MN
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers DSL service to 1.7% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Northfield, MN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.4% of Northfield homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Northfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Northfield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Northfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Northfield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55057 | 25,767 | 71.1% | 4,240 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
How Northfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Northfield that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Elko New Market has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Nerstrand the fewest (35.9%); Northfield has 71.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield (this page) | 23,852 | 71.7% | 4,316 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Elko New Market | 4,668 | 97.8% | 4,185 Mbps | 10.3 | A | 88/100 |
| Dundas | 2,858 | 83.5% | 4,345 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Randolph | 1,450 | 60.1% | 3,280 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 75/100 |
| Nerstrand | 1,016 | 35.9% | 2,008 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Dennison | 732 | 29.2% | 1,688 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Castle Rock | 645 | 37.4% | 1,866 Mbps | 10.1 | B- | 55/100 |
| Stanton | 632 | 46.5% | 2,542 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Waterford | 399 | 65.4% | 3,453 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Millersburg | 342 | 88.9% | 3,376 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Little Chicago | 275 | 89.1% | 3,949 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northfield?
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, 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 Northfield
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 |
| JTN Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Southeast MN Wifi | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Netwave Broadband | 125 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 70 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Northfield Internet Providers
Based on 57 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Northfield 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 58.0% coverage in Northfield.
At a national level, based on 4739 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 Northfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northfield, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northfield 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JTN Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northfield
Based on data reported by Northfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Northfield. 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.
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 | Northfield Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JTN Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Northfield?
Of the providers in Northfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northfield 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 Northfield, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Northfield Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JTN Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (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 Northfield?
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 Northfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Northfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northfield, available to 86.0% 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.