Best Internet Providers in Watkins, MN
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Watkins, MN
Watkins 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 Watkins.
Ranks compare Watkins with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Watkins, MN at a Glance
Watkins Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Arvig
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Vibrant Broadband Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Broadband Corp
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Watkins ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Watkins, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Watkins 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 Watkins, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 55.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Watkins?
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 Watkins
- Arvig - fiber coverage map
- VIBRANT Broadband Internet - fiber coverage map
- Broadband Corp - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- VIBRANT Broadband Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Arvig - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Xtratyme - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
How Watkins Compares to Places Its Size
Watkins's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | Watkins | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Meeker County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.3% | top 28% | 88.3% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 963 Mbps | bottom 20% | 1,250 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | top 15% | 9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 65% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 41% | 76% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $91,239 | top 27% | $77,522 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 95.3% of homes in Watkins, against 88.3% across Meeker County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Watkins are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,239 (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 Watkins
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Watkins?
Arvig Fiber in Watkins, MN
Availability:
77.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Arvig offers Fiber service to 77.5% of Watkins homes. Across the city, Arvig Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
VIBRANT Broadband Internet Fiber in Watkins, MN
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VIBRANT Broadband Internet offers Fiber service to 59.9% of Watkins homes. Across the city, VIBRANT Broadband Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Broadband Corp Fiber in Watkins, MN
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Broadband Corp offers Fiber service to 50.7% of Watkins homes. Across the city, Broadband Corp 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 Watkins?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Watkins homes. Across the city, 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 130 Mbps throughout the city.
VIBRANT Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
VIBRANT Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Watkins homes. Across the city, VIBRANT Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
179 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Watkins homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 179 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Watkins homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Watkins homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Watkins homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Xtratyme Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of Watkins homes. Across the city, Xtratyme Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Watkins, MN
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Watkins homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Watkins?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Watkins, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Watkins?
Arvig DSL in Watkins, MN
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Arvig offers DSL service to 86.7% of Watkins homes. Across the city, Arvig DSL has speeds up to 46 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 10, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink DSL in Watkins, MN
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 4.8% of Watkins homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 10, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Watkins by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Watkins has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Watkins
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Watkins
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55389 | 2,661 | 94.6% | 955 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 51/100 |
How Watkins Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Watkins that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Kimball has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Rockville the fewest (18.0%); Watkins has 95.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins (this page) | 2,828 | 95.3% | 963 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Cold Spring | 6,869 | 43.4% | 1,547 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 51/100 |
| South Haven | 3,764 | 79.0% | 2,220 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 53/100 |
| Richmond | 3,619 | 97.8% | 1,141 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Kimball | 2,638 | 98.5% | 989 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 55/100 |
| Rockville | 2,437 | 18.0% | 1,309 Mbps | 5 | C- | 62/100 |
| Eden Valley | 2,176 | 97.3% | 977 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 57/100 |
| Roscoe | 893 | 96.0% | 1,023 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 63/100 |
| Kingston | 640 | 90.5% | 914 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Jacobs Prairie | 560 | 63.6% | 6,046 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 45/100 |
| Luxemburg | 148 | 51.4% | 1,823 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Watkins?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Broadband Corp 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 Watkins
| Arvig | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| VIBRANT Broadband Internet | 1,000 |
| Broadband Corp | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Xtratyme Technologies | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Nuvera Communication | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Watkins Internet Providers
Based on 32 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Watkins 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 65.6% coverage in Watkins.
At a national level, based on 2415 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 Watkins Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Watkins, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Watkins Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vibrant Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Watkins
Based on data reported by Watkins ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Broadband Corp. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Watkins. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Watkins Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vibrant Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Watkins?
Of the providers in Watkins, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Watkins 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. Arvig is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Watkins, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Watkins
| ISP / Tech Type | Watkins Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Arvig | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vibrant Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (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 Watkins?
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 Watkins is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Broadband Corp. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Watkins is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Watkins, available to 99.5% 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.