Best Internet Providers in Shieldsville, MN
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shieldsville, MN
Shieldsville has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Shieldsville.
Ranks compare Shieldsville with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shieldsville, MN at a Glance
Shieldsville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Shieldsville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shieldsville, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shieldsville 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 Shieldsville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.68% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shieldsville?
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 Shieldsville
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Bevcomm - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Netwave Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Shieldsville Compares to Places Its Size
Shieldsville's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Shieldsville | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rice County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 56.4% | bottom 43% | 77.1% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,081 Mbps | top 15% | 3,748 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 18% | 7.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 12% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 9% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 19% | 75% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 78% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $102,503 | top 10% | $89,636 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 19% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 56.4% of homes in Shieldsville, against 77.1% across Rice County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Shieldsville are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $102,503 (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 Shieldsville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shieldsville?
Metronet Fiber in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 34.8% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
21.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm offers Fiber service to 21.6% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, Bevcomm Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shieldsville?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
74.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.9% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
74.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.9% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Netwave Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shieldsville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shieldsville, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shieldsville?
CenturyLink DSL in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.2% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier DSL in Shieldsville, MN
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 13.8% of Shieldsville homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Shieldsville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shieldsville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shieldsville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shieldsville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shieldsville that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Lonsdale has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Montgomery the fewest (63.0%); Shieldsville has 56.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shieldsville (this page) | 996 | 56.4% | 2,081 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 64/100 |
| Faribault | 27,814 | 79.7% | 4,197 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Lonsdale | 5,805 | 97.8% | 1,759 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 86/100 |
| Montgomery | 4,265 | 63.0% | 3,114 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 53/100 |
| 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 |
| Kilkenny | 663 | 58.7% | 3,062 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 45/100 |
| Prairieville | 583 | 58.7% | 3,150 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 55/100 |
| Millersburg | 342 | 88.9% | 3,376 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Little Chicago | 275 | 89.1% | 3,949 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shieldsville?
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 Shieldsville
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Bevcomm | 1,000 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Netwave Broadband | 125 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shieldsville Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shieldsville 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 74.9% coverage in Shieldsville.
At a national level, based on 2699 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 Shieldsville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shieldsville, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shieldsville 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shieldsville
Based on data reported by Shieldsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Shieldsville. 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 | Shieldsville 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shieldsville?
Of the providers in Shieldsville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shieldsville 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 Shieldsville, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shieldsville
| ISP / Tech Type | Shieldsville 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Netwave Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Shieldsville?
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 Shieldsville 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 Shieldsville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Shieldsville, available to 97.5% 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.