Internet Speed Test
Feb 27, 2024
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Households within Minneapolis are, on average, getting download speeds of 137 Mbps and upload speeds of 63 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.
Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
DON'T KNOW WHAT INTERNET SPEED YOU NEED?
Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Minneapolis is Xfinity, with their cable plans covering 100% of the city. Xfinity internet plans start at $19.99 with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps.
To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.
Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.
Xfinity has the cheapest internet plans in Minneapolis, starting at 75 Mbps for $19.99/mo.
HughesNet also has an affordable internet plan offering 50 Mbps for $49.99/mo.
Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.
The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that Xfinity and Quantum Fiber offer the fastest internet in Minneapolis.
Xfinity has cable internet speeds starting at $120.00/mo. for up to 2,000 Mbps while Quantum Fiber offers plans up to 940 Mbps for their fiber internet.
The most available ISPs in Minneapolis are Xfinity and Quantum Fiber which serve 100% of the area.
Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Minneapolis address, you probably can connect to another internet type.
Provider | Monthly price range | Download speed range | Connection type | |
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Xfinity |
$19.99 - $120/mo.
|
75 - 2,000 Mbps |
Cable
Reliability
Average
|
Check with
Xfinity
Or call
Or give us a call
|
Quantum Fiber |
$50 - $75/mo.
|
500 - 940 Mbps |
Fiber
Reliability
High
|
Check with
Quantum Fiber
Or call
Or give us a call
|
EarthLink 5G |
$69.95 - $89.95/mo.
|
100 Mbps |
Wireless
Reliability
Moderate
|
Call
Give us a call
|
HughesNet |
$49.99 - $89.99/mo.
|
50 - 100 Mbps |
Satellite
Reliability
Low
|
Check with
HughesNet
Or call
Or give us a call
|
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