Internet providers in Andover, MN
Andover is a city in Minnesota with about 32,825 residents and roughly 11,938 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Andover, MN
Share of residential locations in Andover where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 94% | |
| 3 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 90% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 61% | Check availability |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 23% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Andover
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Andover, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Andover?
Fiber is limited in Andover, reaching about 8% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 30%. DSL is still reported for about 64% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 87% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Andover that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Andover at a glance
About 96% of households in Andover have a broadband subscription, 5 points above the Minnesota average of 91%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Andover?
Yes, in part. About 8% of residential locations in Andover can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 30% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Andover?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Andover, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Andover?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Andover, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Andover?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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