Internet providers in New Ulm, MN
New Ulm is a city in Minnesota with about 14,066 residents and roughly 7,029 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in New Ulm, MN
Share of residential locations in New Ulm 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 | Nuvera Communications | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Xfinity | Cable | 98% | |
| 3 | LTD Broadband | Fixed wireless | 83% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 79% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 59% | Check availability |
| 6 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 11% | Check availability |
| 7 | RS Fiber Cooperative | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1% |
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 New Ulm
Nuvera Communications reports service to the most residential locations in New Ulm, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Nuvera Communications, Xfinity, LTD Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. LTD Broadband and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in New Ulm?
Fiber is widely available: about 78% of locations in New Ulm can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 79% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 94% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in New Ulm that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
New Ulm at a glance
About 86% of households in New Ulm have a broadband subscription, 4 points below 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 New Ulm?
Yes, in part. About 78% of residential locations in New Ulm can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 79% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in New Ulm?
Nuvera Communications reports service to about 100% of residential locations in New Ulm, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve New Ulm?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in New Ulm, and 5 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 New Ulm?
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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