6 Best Internet Providers in Silica, MN

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

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Silica, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Silica

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

Based on 32 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Silica residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 14.1% coverage in Silica.

At a national level, based on 801 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Silica?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Silica

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mediacom	2,000 Mbps
	Paul Bunyan Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Midco	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	90 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Silica

Based on data reported by Silica ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Silica. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Silica?

Minnesota customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Silica customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Silica

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

Silica ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Silica	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Silica that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.14%	68.54%	71.53%
	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.	1,384 Mbps	2,819 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Silica.	3.1	6.7	7.1

 

Silica Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Silica	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.	2.1	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%	18%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	44%	77%	76%
	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.	44%	78%	77%

Silica ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Silica is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Silica is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Silica have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Silica 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.

86% of Silica households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of Silica 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 Silica?

How Much Speed does a Silica Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Silica is 2.1, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Silica’s average household income is $67,396 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $99,636 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Silica also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Silica has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Silica households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Silica?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Silica?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Silica?

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 Silica is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Silica is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Silica, 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 Silica compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Silica 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 Silica’s C ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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