8 Best Internet Providers in Oslo, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Oslo, 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 Oslo, MN?

Garden Valley is the highest-rated internet provider in Oslo based on 26 Minnesota customer reviews, and Garden Valley has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Oslo, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Oslo

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Oslo Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Garden Valley is the best internet service provider for Oslo residents. Garden Valley was rated at an average of 4.00 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 4.2% coverage in Oslo.

At a national level, based on 1588 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Garden Valley is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.34 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oslo?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Oslo, the fastest internet in the city comes from Garden Valley.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Oslo

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Garden Valley	6,000 Mbps
	Midco	1,250 Mbps
	Wiktel	1,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oslo

Based on data reported by Oslo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Garden Valley. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Oslo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Garden Valley. This indicates Garden Valley reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oslo?

Minnesota customers rate Garden Valley 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.

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

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

Rated Affordability in Oslo

Oslo 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 Oslo below, including the metrics used and how Oslo compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Oslo ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Oslo	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Oslo that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	33.33%	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.	1,911 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 Oslo.	2.3	6.3	6.8

 

Oslo Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Oslo	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.	2.7	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.	12%	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.	90%	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.	61%	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.	61%	77%	76%

Oslo ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Oslo is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Oslo is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Oslo have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Oslo 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.

90% of Oslo households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Oslo 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 Oslo?

How Much Speed does a Oslo Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Oslo is 2.7, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Oslo's average household income is $82,021 which is about average for the Minnesota average of $97,862 and 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.

Oslo 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, 12% 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 Oslo has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Oslo households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oslo?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Oslo?

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 Oslo is Garden Valley.
• The fastest internet provider should be Garden Valley. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Garden Valley may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Oslo is Garden Valley.
• Midco, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oslo, 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 Oslo compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Oslo 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 Oslo's C- ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.