15 Best Internet Providers in Watonwan County, MN
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Watonwan County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 878 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Watonwan County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Watonwan County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Watonwan County.
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Watonwan County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Watonwan County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Centurylink
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Mediacom
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Cable
Christensen Communications
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
Above are the top 4 providers in Watonwan County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Watonwan County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Watonwan County, MN?
MVTV Wireless is the best internet provider in Watonwan County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MVTV Wireless had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Watonwan County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, MVTV Wireless is an option for 13.16% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Watonwan County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Watonwan County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Watonwan County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Watonwan County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) |  (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Christensen Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 107 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, MVTV Wireless is the best internet service provider for Watonwan County residents. MVTV Wireless was rated at an average of 2.00 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 3.9% coverage in Watonwan County.
At a national level, based on 4652 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Watonwan County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Watonwan County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MVTV Wireless. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Watonwan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Christensen Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| MVTV Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 80 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Watonwan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Watonwan County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Christensen Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Watonwan County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Watonwan County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MVTV Wireless. This indicates MVTV Wireless reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Watonwan County?
Minnesota customers rate MVTV Wireless 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.
MVTV Wireless received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Watonwan County customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Watonwan County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Watonwan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Watonwan County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Christensen Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Watonwan County 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 county 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 Watonwan County below, including the metrics used and how Watonwan County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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Watonwan County | Minnesota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Watonwan County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 34.11% | 62.00% | 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. | 878 Mbps | 3,031 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 Watonwan County. | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 16% | 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. | 92% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 91% | 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. | 61% | 77% | 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. | 61% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Watonwan County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Watonwan County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Watonwan County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Watonwan County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Watonwan County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
83% of Watonwan County households have an internet connection despite having 99.99% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Watonwan County 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 Counties Compare to Watonwan County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
How Much Speed does a Watonwan County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Watonwan County is 2.6, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Watonwan County's average household income is $71,397 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Watonwan County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Watonwan County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Watonwan County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Watonwan County?
Christensen Communications Fiber in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Christensen Communications offers Fiber service to 32.8% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Christensen Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fiber in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Watonwan County?
Mediacom Cable in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 48.5% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 21.4% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Watonwan County?
Centurylink DSL in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 50.3% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 14.6% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Christensen Communications DSL in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Christensen Communications offers DSL service to 7.3% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Christensen Communications DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 60, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.5% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Watonwan County?
Midco Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 116 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Watonwan 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 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Christensen Communications Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Christensen Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.5% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Christensen Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.9% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 72 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.2% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Watonwan County, MN
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Watonwan County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Watonwan 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 Watonwan County is MVTV Wireless.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MVTV Wireless may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Watonwan County is MVTV Wireless.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Watonwan County, 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 Watonwan County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Watonwan County 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 Watonwan County's C ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100