Best Internet Providers in Steele County, MN
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Steele County, MN
Steele County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Steele County.
Ranks compare Steele County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Steele County, MN at a Glance
Steele County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Steele County, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Steele County 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 County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.24% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Steele County?
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 County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Minnesota WiFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Krms Products - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
How Steele County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Steele County's report card score is 3rd of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 40th of 87.
| Measure | Steele County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 90.9% | 21st of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 4,660 Mbps | 4th of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | 4th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 18th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 60th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 34th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 53rd of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 42nd of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 25th of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $86,876 | 17th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 32nd of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 90.9% of homes in Steele County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Steele County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $86,876 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Steele County Compares to Its Neighbors
Steele County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Dodge County has the most homes with fiber (92.0%) and Waseca County the fewest (59.4%); Steele County has 90.9%.
Map of Steele County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Steele County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele County (this page) | 37,406 | 90.9% | 4,660 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 51/100 |
| Rice County | 67,097 | 77.1% | 3,748 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Mower County | 40,029 | 87.0% | 4,153 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Freeborn County | 30,895 | 91.5% | 3,236 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Dodge County | 20,867 | 92.0% | 2,547 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Waseca County | 18,968 | 59.4% | 3,087 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 43/100 |
Internet in Steele County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 74.5% of homes in Blooming Prairie to 98.8% in Owatonna; by ZIP code, from 65.1% in 56026 (Ellendale) to 94.7% in 55060 (Owatonna). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Steele County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna | 27,823 | 98.8% | 5,059 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 53/100 |
| Blooming Prairie | 3,216 | 74.5% | 3,860 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Medford | 2,967 | 85.1% | 4,285 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Ellendale | 1,278 | 77.0% | 3,991 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Meriden | 761 | 14.7% | 946 Mbps | 6 | C- | 42/100 |
| Merton | 499 | 17.6% | 1,050 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 62/100 |
| 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 |
| Steele Center | 264 | 86.7% | 4,481 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Summit | 236 | 0.0% | 150 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Litomysl | 161 | 0.0% | 150 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
ZIP codes in Steele County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55060 (Owatonna) | 29,889 | 94.7% | 4,855 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 52/100 |
| 55917 (Blooming Prairie) | 3,612 | 67.6% | 3,518 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 35/100 |
| 55049 (Medford) | 2,554 | 86.0% | 4,361 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 56026 (Ellendale) | 1,889 | 65.1% | 3,234 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 50/100 |
| 56046 (Hope) | 19 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 6 | A- | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Steele County?
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 County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 1,250 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Minnesota WiFi | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Krms Products | 52 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Steele County Internet Providers
Based on 55 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Steele County 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 61.0% coverage in Steele County.
At a national level, based on 4827 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 County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Steele County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Steele County 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Steele County
Based on data reported by Steele County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Steele County. 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 County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Steele County?
Of the providers in Steele County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Steele County 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 County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Steele County
| ISP / Tech Type | Steele County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (11) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Krms Products | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minnesota WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Steele County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Steele County?
Metronet Fiber in Steele County, MN
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 90.6% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Steele County, MN
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Steele County, MN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Steele County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Steele County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 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 129 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Steele County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 county.
Krms Products Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Krms Products offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Krms Products Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.0% of Steele County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.0% of Steele County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Minnesota WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Minnesota WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Steele County, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Steele County?
Spectrum Cable in Steele County, MN
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 71.5% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Cable in Steele County, MN
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,250 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 5.7% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,250 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Steele County, MN
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 5.3% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Steele County?
CenturyLink DSL in Steele County, MN
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 83.8% of Steele County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 40, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Steele County, MN
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 10.3% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Steele County, MN
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 7.3% of Steele County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
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 County?
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 County 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 County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Steele County, 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.