Best Internet Providers in Rochester, MN
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rochester, MN
Rochester has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rochester.
Ranks compare Rochester with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rochester, MN at a Glance
Rochester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
HBC Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Rochester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rochester, MN?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Rochester based on 53 Minnesota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rochester?
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 Rochester
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Minnesota WiFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- HBC Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Rochester Compares to Places Its Size
Rochester's report card score is tied 23rd of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 164th of 305.
| Measure | Rochester | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Olmsted County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.3% | 62nd of 305 | 92.0% | 68.5% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,818 Mbps | 90th of 305 | 4,594 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.2 | Tied 18th of 305 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 192nd of 305 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 107th of 305 | 16% | 18% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 97% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 147th of 305 | 93% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 96th of 305 | 81% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 96th of 305 | 87% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $110,158 | 78th of 305 | $111,109 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 16% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 93.3% of homes in Rochester, against 92.0% across Olmsted County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Rochester are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $110,158 (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 Rochester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
Metronet Fiber in Rochester, MN
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 92.5% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rochester, MN
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Rochester, MN
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
964 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Rochester homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 964 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 944 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rochester from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Rochester, MN
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,080 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 9.4% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,080 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 948 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Rochester homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Rochester homes. Across the city, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Rochester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Rochester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Rochester homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless in Rochester, MN
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Minnesota WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.7% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
Spectrum Cable in Rochester, MN
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.0% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
CenturyLink DSL in Rochester, MN
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 98.5% of Rochester homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rochester from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Rochester, MN
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.8% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Rochester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 79.8% of homes in Cimarron to 100.0% in Meadow Park; by ZIP code, from 88.3% in 55904 to 96.2% in 55906. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rochester
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 4,350 | 79.8% | 4,289 Mbps | 10.6 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Kutzky Park | 4,262 | 87.1% | 4,589 Mbps | 10.6 | A- | 53/100 |
| Meadow Park | 3,780 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 44/100 |
| Elton Hills | 3,266 | 97.8% | 5,030 Mbps | 10 | A | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Rochester
How Rochester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rochester that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Golden Hill has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Post Town the fewest (98.6%); Rochester has 93.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester (this page) | 130,229 | 93.3% | 4,818 Mbps | 10.2 | A- | 72/100 |
| Byron | 6,951 | 99.0% | 4,857 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 82/100 |
| Oronoco | 5,007 | 99.3% | 2,369 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 77/100 |
| Golden Hill | 1,376 | 99.8% | 5,120 Mbps | 11.7 | A | 72/100 |
| Post Town | 1,207 | 98.6% | 4,206 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 82/100 |
| Salem Corners | 354 | 100.0% | 2,881 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 68/100 |
| Viola | 306 | 47.1% | 2,015 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 51/100 |
| Simpson | 267 | 20.6% | 1,178 Mbps | 8.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Potsdam | 254 | 22.8% | 1,262 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 45/100 |
| Marion | 226 | 64.2% | 3,336 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 40/100 |
| Douglas | 190 | 100.0% | 3,562 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rochester?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Rochester
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| HBC Internet | 5,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Minnesota WiFi | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rochester Internet Providers
Based on 53 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Rochester residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.64 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 86.3% coverage in Rochester.
At a national level, based on 4573 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rochester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rochester, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (2) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rochester
Based on data reported by Rochester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Rochester. 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (2) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rochester?
Of the providers in Rochester, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rochester 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rochester, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rochester
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (2) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A Rochester, MN Customer
Spectrum Cable
January 24, 2026 A Rochester, MN Customer
Metronet Fiber
January 22, 2026 A Rochester, MN Customer
Metronet Fiber
March 04, 2023 While my internet provider uses fiber, I haven't been able to get close to max speeds with them, which is 1Gbps. I usually test this using one of the many speedtest websites. Their ISP provided router is pretty bad as far as wifi goes. It's slow and seems to drop packets often. If you want to forward ports, you'll have to purchase a static IP which is $10.00 extra a month. Otherwise, you won't be able to forward ports because this ISP uses CG-NAT.
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rochester?
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 Rochester is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rochester is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Rochester, available to 98.8% 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.