9 Best Internet Providers in Rice, MN

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

Benton Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Rice based on 33 Minnesota customer reviews, and Benton Communications 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 Rice, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rice

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

Based on 33 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Benton Communications is the best internet service provider for Rice residents. Benton Communications was rated at an average of 2.00 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 85.7% coverage in Rice.

At a national level, based on 2169 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Benton Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rice?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Benton Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Fallsnet 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fallsnet	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Benton Communications	250 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	Midco	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Arvig	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rice

Based on data reported by Rice ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fallsnet. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Rice. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 381 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rice?

Minnesota customers rate Benton Communications 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.

Benton Communications received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Arvig is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rice customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Rice

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

Rice ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Rice	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rice that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.59%	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.	297 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.	5.1	6.3	6.8

 

Rice Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rice	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.	9%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	82%	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.	82%	77%	76%

Rice ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rice is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rice is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rice have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rice 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.

94% of Rice households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Rice 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 Rice?

How Much Speed does a Rice Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rice is 2.7, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Rice's average household income is $101,506 which is higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much 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 also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rice households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% 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?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rice?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rice?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rice?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Rice?

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

To see how Rice 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's B- ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.