12 Best Internet Providers in West Bloomington, Bloomington, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in West Bloomington, Bloomington, 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 West Bloomington, Bloomington, MN?

AT&T is the best internet provider in West Bloomington based on Bloomington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in West Bloomington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 83.31% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Bloomington

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Bloomington Internet Providers

Based on 111 reviews from Bloomington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for West Bloomington residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Internet wins for second-place in Bloomington, with 4.82 out of 5 stars and 2.5% coverage in West Bloomington.

At a national level, based on 4461 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Bloomington?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. 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 West Bloomington

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	US Internet	10,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Intrepid Fiber Networks	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Bloomington

Based on data reported by West Bloomington 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 West Bloomington. 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 HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in West Bloomington?

Bloomington customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Bloomington customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West Bloomington

West Bloomington 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 West Bloomington below, including the metrics used and how West Bloomington compares to the rest of Bloomington and nation.

West Bloomington ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	West Bloomington	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Bloomington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.84%	75.03%	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.	3,883 Mbps	4,305 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 West Bloomington.	6.3	7.0	6.8

 

West Bloomington Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Bloomington	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.	2.1	2.4	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.	20%	19%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	92%	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.	81%	80%	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.	81%	80%	76%

West Bloomington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Bloomington is B, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Bloomington is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Bloomington have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Bloomington 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.

92% of West Bloomington households have an internet connection despite having 99.42% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of West Bloomington 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 West Bloomington?

How Much Speed does a West Bloomington Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Bloomington is 2.1, which is smaller than the Bloomington average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Bloomington's average household income is $101,656 which is higher than the Bloomington average of $96,904 and much 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.

West Bloomington also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Bloomington average of 14%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 19% of residents in Bloomington who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of West Bloomington has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Bloomington households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Bloomington?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Bloomington?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in West Bloomington?

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

To see how West Bloomington 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 West Bloomington's B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.