16 Best Internet Providers in Rice County, MN
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Rice County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,652 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Rice County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Rice County has 16 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 Rice County.
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Rice County has 16 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 Rice County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Rice 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 Rice County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rice County, MN?
Bevcomm is the best internet provider in Rice County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Bevcomm had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rice County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Bevcomm is an option for 15.00% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rice County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Rice County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rice County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Bevcomm | (1) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (1) |  (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 57 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Bevcomm is the best internet service provider for Rice County residents. Bevcomm was rated at an average of 5.00 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 46.2% coverage in Rice County.
At a national level, based on 4247 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 Rice County?
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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 Rice County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Bevcomm. 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 Rice County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bevcomm | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | 150 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Krms Products | 52 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rice County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Bevcomm | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Rice 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 Rice 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 Bevcomm. This indicates Bevcomm reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rice County?
Minnesota customers rate Bevcomm 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.
Bevcomm received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Rice County customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Rice County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rice County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Bevcomm | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Rice 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 Rice County below, including the metrics used and how Rice County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rice County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.47% | 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. | 3,652 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 Rice County. | 7.2 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 79% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Rice County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Rice County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rice County is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rice County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Rice 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.
93% of Rice County households have an internet connection despite having 95.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Rice 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 Rice County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Rice County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rice County is 2.5, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rice County's average household income is $89,735 which is higher than 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.
Rice County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher 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 Rice County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rice County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
MetroNet Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 62.5% of Rice County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Bevcomm Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
Spectrum Cable in Rice County, MN
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 65.5% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Rice County, MN
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 8.1% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
Centurylink DSL in Rice County, MN
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 78.3% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Rice County, MN
Availability:
36.8%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 36.8% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Bevcomm DSL in Rice County, MN
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Bevcomm offers DSL service to 1.9% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Bevcomm DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Rice County, MN
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.1% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Rice County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 125 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of Rice 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 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
68.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.9% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.2% of Rice County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.2% of Rice County homes. Across the county, AT&T 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Minnesota WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Krms Products Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Krms Products offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Krms Products Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Rice 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 Rice County is Bevcomm.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bevcomm may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rice County is Bevcomm.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Rice 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 Rice County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Rice 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 Rice County's B+ ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100