Best Internet Providers in Rice County, MN
All 17 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rice County, MN
Rice County has 17 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.
Ranks compare Rice County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Rice County, MN at a Glance
Rice County 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
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Rice County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rice County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rice County 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 Rice County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.54% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rice County?
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 Rice County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Bevcomm - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Netwave Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Minnesota WiFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Krms Products - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bevcomm - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Rice County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Rice County's report card score is tied 10th of 87 and its connectivity index is 13th of 87.
| Measure | Rice County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 77.1% | 35th of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,748 Mbps | 11th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | 13th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 11th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 29th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 13th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 8th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 20th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 33rd of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $89,636 | 14th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | 7th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 77.1% of homes in Rice County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Rice County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,636 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Rice County Compares to Its Neighbors
Rice County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Dodge County has the most homes with fiber (92.0%) and Waseca County the fewest (59.4%); Rice County has 77.1%.
Map of Rice County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Rice County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice County (this page) | 67,097 | 77.1% | 3,748 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Dakota County | 439,882 | 70.0% | 4,227 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Scott County | 150,928 | 83.9% | 3,139 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Goodhue County | 47,582 | 74.9% | 3,063 Mbps | 7 | B | 53/100 |
| Steele County | 37,406 | 90.9% | 4,660 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 51/100 |
| Le Sueur County | 28,674 | 82.3% | 3,480 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Dodge County | 20,867 | 92.0% | 2,547 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Waseca County | 18,968 | 59.4% | 3,087 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 43/100 |
Internet in Rice County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 35.9% of homes in Nerstrand to 100.0% in Webster; by ZIP code, from 71.1% in 55057 (Northfield) to 100.0% in 55088 (Webster). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Rice County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 27,814 | 79.7% | 4,197 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Northfield | 23,852 | 71.7% | 4,316 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Lonsdale | 5,805 | 97.8% | 1,759 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 86/100 |
| Dundas | 2,858 | 83.5% | 4,345 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Warsaw | 1,687 | 78.8% | 3,118 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Morristown | 1,605 | 80.4% | 1,086 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 58/100 |
| Webster | 1,149 | 100.0% | 2,321 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 86/100 |
| Nerstrand | 1,016 | 35.9% | 2,008 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Shieldsville | 996 | 56.4% | 2,081 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 64/100 |
| Veseli | 891 | 100.0% | 1,341 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Prairieville | 583 | 58.7% | 3,150 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 55/100 |
| Ruskin | 422 | 16.1% | 969 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Millersburg | 342 | 88.9% | 3,376 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Little Chicago | 275 | 89.1% | 3,949 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 86/100 |
ZIP codes in Rice County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55021 (Faribault) | 30,586 | 77.7% | 4,088 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 55057 (Northfield) | 25,767 | 71.1% | 4,240 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| 55046 (Lonsdale) | 6,206 | 98.6% | 1,802 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 85/100 |
| 55019 (Dundas) | 2,073 | 82.7% | 4,293 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 79/100 |
| 55052 (Morristown) | 2,042 | 77.9% | 1,362 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 60/100 |
| 55088 (Webster) | 1,677 | 100.0% | 2,446 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 84/100 |
| 55053 (Nerstrand) | 915 | 43.4% | 2,366 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 46/100 |
| 55087 (Warsaw) | 294 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rice County?
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 Rice County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Bevcomm | 1,000 |
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 |
| Netwave Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Minnesota WiFi | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Krms Products | 52 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rice County Internet Providers
Based on 62 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rice County 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 56.3% coverage in Rice County.
At a national level, based on 4834 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 Rice County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rice County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rice County
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.
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 | Rice County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rice County?
Of the providers in Rice County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rice County 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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Rice County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
Metronet Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 63.0% 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:
(2)
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
Spectrum Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Rice County, MN
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of Rice County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 124 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
234 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 234 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.0% 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Rice County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% 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 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rice County, MN
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Netwave Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.1% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps, with speeds from 125 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 50, with an average of 40 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
Spectrum Cable in Rice County, MN
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 65.5% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Rice County, MN
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,927 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 1,927 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 931 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rice County?
CenturyLink DSL in Rice County, MN
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Rice County, MN
Availability:
36.4%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 36.4% of Rice County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 99 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 15, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rice County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
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:
(58)
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.
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 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 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 Rice County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rice County, available to 86.5% 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.