Best Internet Providers in Parent, MN
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Parent, MN
Parent has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Parent.
Ranks compare Parent with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Parent, MN at a Glance
Parent Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Benton Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Parent ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Parent, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Parent 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 Parent, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.15% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Parent?
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.
How Parent Compares to Places Its Size
Parent's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Parent | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Benton County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 46.9% | 68.5% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 292 Mbps | bottom 13% | 870 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 4.6 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 9% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 74% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 79% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $103,730 | top 10% | $81,627 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Parent, against 46.9% across Benton County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Parent are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $103,730 (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 Parent
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Parent?
Benton Communications Fiber in Parent, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Benton Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Parent homes. Across the city, Benton Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Parent?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Parent, MN
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Parent homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Parent, MN
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Parent homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Parent?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Parent, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Parent?
CenturyLink DSL in Parent, MN
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 15.4% of Parent homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Parent by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Parent
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Parent
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Parent Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Parent that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Oak Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Foley the fewest (41.6%); Parent has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent (this page) | 273 | 100.0% | 292 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 51/100 |
| Foley | 4,540 | 41.6% | 1,038 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Foreston | 2,393 | 94.5% | 748 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Oak Park | 1,103 | 100.0% | 545 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Ronneby | 535 | 99.6% | 540 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 39/100 |
| Popple Creek | 534 | 100.0% | 353 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Morrill | 494 | 100.0% | 258 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 53/100 |
| North Benton | 474 | 100.0% | 292 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 63/100 |
| Gilman | 444 | 100.0% | 271 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 61/100 |
| Ramey | 427 | 100.0% | 254 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 56/100 |
| Jakeville | 379 | 100.0% | 292 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Parent?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Parent
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Benton Communications | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Parent Internet Providers
Based on 24 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Parent residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.29 out of 5 stars and 85.7% coverage in Parent.
At a national level, based on 1342 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 Parent Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Parent, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Parent Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Benton Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Parent
Based on data reported by Parent ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Parent. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 294 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Parent Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Benton Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Parent?
Of the providers in Parent, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Parent 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Parent, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Parent
| ISP / Tech Type | Parent Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Benton Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Parent?
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 Parent is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Parent is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Benton Communications has the broadest coverage in Parent, 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.