In the Minneapolis metro area there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 94.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 977 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Minneapolis
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Minneapolis metro area are not shown.
Minneapolis Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Minneapolis metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.34% of the Minneapolis metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in the Minneapolis metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Minneapolis metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Minneapolis metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Minneapolis home can get up to 977 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 83.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 8.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Minneapolis metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Minneapolis metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Minneapolis metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Minneapolis metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.47% of Minneapolis homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.41% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Minneapolis homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Minneapolis metro area, along with details on where in the Minneapolis metro area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Minneapolis, MN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 73.65%, or 2,447,350 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Minneapolis area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Minneapolis metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Minneapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Minneapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Minneapolis metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Minneapolis customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Minneapolis metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Minneapolis cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Minneapolis metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Minneapolis, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 8.85%, or 294,084 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, southeast, and west Minneapolis area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Minneapolis metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Minneapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Minneapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Minneapolis metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Minneapolis customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Minneapolis metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Minneapolis cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Minneapolis metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Minneapolis, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 5.99%, or 199,125 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, south, central, northwest, southeast, and east Minneapolis area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Minneapolis metro area.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Minneapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Minneapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Minneapolis metro area can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Minneapolis customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In the Minneapolis metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Minneapolis cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Minneapolis metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Minneapolis, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 4.93%, or 163,885 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, southeast, and southwest Minneapolis area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Minneapolis metro area.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Minneapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Minneapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Minneapolis metro area can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Minneapolis customers is up to 931 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In the Minneapolis metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Minneapolis cable providers. Midco offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Minneapolis metro area is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
Minneapolis Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Minneapolis metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Minneapolis metro area compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in the Minneapolis metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 962 Mbps in Minnesota versus 977 Mbps in the city. The state has greater cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 83.65% versus 94.34% in the Minneapolis metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Minneapolis metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Lauderdale, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Falcon Heights, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roseville, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Paul, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lilydale, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mendota, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mendota Heights, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia Heights, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Diego Metro, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Metro, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis Metro, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds