Internet Provider Reviews in Rochester, MN

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Home Internet Providers in Rochester, MN
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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63% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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64% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Xtream Powered by Mediacom — Cable internet
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44% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Frontier — DSL internet
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84% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee pro No required contract
CenturyLink — DSL internet
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27% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — DSL internet
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84% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Verizon Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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63% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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99% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Starlink — Satellite internet
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99% available in Rochester, MN Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
GigFire — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Rochester, MN
King Street Wireless — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Rochester, MN
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MVTV Wireless Internet — Fixed Wireless internet
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50% available in Rochester, MN
Minnesota WiFi — Fixed Wireless internet
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45% available in Rochester, MN
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Radio Link Internet — Fixed Wireless internet
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42% available in Rochester, MN
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KMTelecom — Fiber internet
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20% available in Rochester, MN
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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63% available in Rochester, MN
Xtream Powered by Mediacom — Cable internet
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44% available in Rochester, MN
Frontier — DSL internet
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83% available in Rochester, MN
CenturyLink — DSL internet
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27% available in Rochester, MN
GigFire — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Rochester, MN
NHC — Cable & DSL internet
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99% available in Rochester, MN
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Zayo Group — DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline internet
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56% available in Rochester, MN
MVTV Wireless Internet — Fixed Wireless internet
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50% available in Rochester, MN
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Rochester, MN
Minnesota WiFi — Fixed Wireless internet
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45% available in Rochester, MN
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Radio Link Internet — Fixed Wireless internet
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42% available in Rochester, MN
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KMTelecom — Fiber internet
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20% available in Rochester, MN
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Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Rochester, MN

In Rochester, fiber is the top choice for fast, stable internet. Lower latency helps with smooth online gaming and keeps video calls steady, and uploads finish much faster than with cable internet. Metronet's fiber service is available at 77% of Rochester. Otherwise, if fiber isn't available, Charter Spectrum's cable plans reach 100% of Rochester.

If you want something you can start quickly or move with you on a rental change, look at 5G next. T-Mobile Home Internet's 5G Home Internet reaches 100% of Rochester. Verizon Home Internet's 5G Home can be found in 96% of Rochester. DSL is internet over phone lines, and while it works for basics, fiber or cable are better when available. CenturyLink's DSL reaches 36% of Rochester.

Cheapest internet providers in Rochester, MN

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

Provider
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Xtream
$14.99Cable
Spectrum
$25Cable
Frontier
$29.99DSL

Fastest internet plans and providers in Rochester, MN

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
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Spectrum
2000 MbpsCable
Minnesota WiFi
1000 MbpsFixed Wireless
Xtream
1000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Rochester, MN

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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Starlink
4 out of 5 stars4Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home

Frequently asked questions about internet in Rochester, MN

The fastest internet in Rochester is Spectrum with speeds up to 2000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Rochester is Xtream Powered by Mediacom with prices starting at $14.99.

Fiber internet is available in Rochester, KMTelecom has 20.00% coverage.

Internet connection options in Rochester, MN

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Fiber Availability

12%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

57%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

47%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Rochester, MN at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Rochester, MN
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Average download speed

166 Mbps

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Average upload speed

92 Mbps

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Average latency time

46 ms

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Average cost of internet

$181/mo

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Number of internet providers

27

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Rochester

99%

Minnesota

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Rochester Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Rochester, MN with the average speeds they offered.

$1.09 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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