2 Best Internet Providers in Pine Bend, MN

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pine Bend, MN?

Garden Valley is the highest-rated internet provider in Pine Bend based on 7 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 Pine Bend, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pine Bend

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pine Bend Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Garden Valley is the best internet service provider for Pine Bend residents. Garden Valley was rated at an average of 4.00 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 66.6% coverage in Pine Bend.

At a national level, based on 315 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 Pine Bend?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Pine Bend

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Garden Valley	6,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pine Bend

Based on data reported by Pine Bend 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 Pine Bend. 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 Pine Bend?

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 Pine Bend customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Pine Bend

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

Pine Bend ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Pine Bend	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pine Bend that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.68%	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.	5,729 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 Pine Bend.	1.6	6.3	6.8

 

Pine Bend Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pine Bend	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.	2.8	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.	11%	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.	90%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	59%	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%

Pine Bend ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pine Bend is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pine Bend is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pine Bend have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pine Bend 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.

85% of Pine Bend households have an internet connection despite having 97.13% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Pine Bend 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 Pine Bend?

How Much Speed does a Pine Bend Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pine Bend is 2.8, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Pine Bend's average household income is $51,070 which is much lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Pine Bend also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 11% 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 Pine Bend has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pine Bend households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pine Bend?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pine Bend?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pine Bend, MN.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pine Bend?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Pine Bend, MN.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pine Bend?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Pine Bend?

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 Pine Bend 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 Pine Bend is Garden Valley.
• Garden Valley, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pine Bend, 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 Pine Bend compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pine Bend 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 Pine Bend's C+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.