9 Best Internet Providers in Southdale, Edina, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Southdale, Edina, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Southdale, Edina, MN?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Southdale based on Edina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Southdale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Southdale

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

Based on 108 reviews from Edina internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Southdale residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Edina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Southdale.

At a national level, based on 4422 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, US Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.88 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southdale?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centurylink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, US Internet 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 Southdale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	US Internet	10,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southdale

Based on data reported by Southdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through US Internet. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Southdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Southdale?

Edina customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Southdale customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Southdale

Southdale 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 neighborhood 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 Southdale below, including the metrics used and how Southdale compares to the rest of Edina and nation.

Southdale ISP Report Card: A+

	Metric (hover for details)	Southdale	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Southdale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	79.50%	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.	9,078 Mbps	7,701 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 Southdale.	8.2	7.0	6.8

 

Southdale Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Southdale	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.7	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.	30%	25%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	94%	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.	78%	84%	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.	78%	84%	76%

Southdale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Southdale is A+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Southdale is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Southdale have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Southdale ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

91% of Southdale households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Southdale 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Southdale?

How Much Speed does a Southdale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Southdale is 1.7, which is smaller than the Edina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Southdale's average household income is $79,970 which is much lower than the Edina average of $157,486 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Southdale also has 5% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Edina average of 13%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 25% of residents in Edina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Southdale has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Southdale households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Southdale?

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 Southdale is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be US Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centurylink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Southdale is XFINITY.
• AT&T, Centurylink, EarthLink, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Southdale, 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 Southdale compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Southdale 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 Southdale's A+ ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.