Best Internet Providers in Steele Center, MN
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Steele Center, MN
Steele Center has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Steele Center.
Ranks compare Steele Center with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Steele Center, MN at a Glance
Steele Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Metronet
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Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
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DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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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 Steele Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Steele Center, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Steele Center 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 Steele Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.12% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Steele Center?
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 Steele Center
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Krms Products - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Steele Center Compares to Places Its Size
Steele Center's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Steele Center | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Steele County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.7% | top 43% | 90.9% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,481 Mbps | top 8% | 4,660 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 5% | 8.9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 9% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 27% | 71% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 79% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $98,721 | top 13% | $86,876 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 86.7% of homes in Steele Center, against 90.9% across Steele County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Steele Center are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,721 (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 Steele Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Steele Center?
Metronet Fiber in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 86.7% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Steele Center?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Krms Products Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Krms Products offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, Krms Products Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Steele Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Steele Center, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Steele Center?
CenturyLink DSL in Steele Center, MN
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 44.7% of Steele Center homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Steele Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Steele Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Steele Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Steele Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Steele Center that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Owatonna has the most homes with fiber (98.8%) and Ellendale the fewest (77.0%); Steele Center has 86.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Center (this page) | 264 | 86.7% | 4,481 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Owatonna | 27,823 | 98.8% | 5,059 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 53/100 |
| Ellendale | 1,278 | 77.0% | 3,991 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Geneva | 929 | 76.3% | 3,721 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Meriden | 761 | 14.7% | 946 Mbps | 6 | C- | 42/100 |
| Vista | 396 | 7.6% | 527 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 43/100 |
| Hope | 362 | 74.6% | 3,857 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 43/100 |
| Havana | 335 | 10.8% | 771 Mbps | 8.3 | C | 42/100 |
| Pratt | 265 | 79.6% | 4,120 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Summit | 236 | 0.0% | 150 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Litomysl | 161 | 0.0% | 150 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Steele Center?
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 Steele Center
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Krms Products | 52 |
| CenturyLink | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Steele Center Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Steele Center 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 100.0% coverage in Steele Center.
At a national level, based on 2520 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 Steele Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Steele Center, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Steele Center Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | 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 | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Steele Center
Based on data reported by Steele Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Steele Center. 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 | Steele Center 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Steele Center?
Of the providers in Steele Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Steele Center 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 Steele Center, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Steele Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Steele Center Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Krms Products | (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 Steele Center?
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 Steele Center 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 Steele Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Midco, Krms Products, HughesNet, GigFire, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Steele Center, available to 100.0% 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.