Internet providers in Prior Lake, MN
Prior Lake is a city in Minnesota with about 27,832 residents and roughly 12,523 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Prior Lake, MN
Share of residential locations in Prior Lake 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 | Mediacom | Fiber, Cable | 97% | |
| 2 | Nuvera Communications | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 95% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 91% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 5 | Netwave Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 77% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 58% | Check availability |
| 7 | Metronet | Fiber | 29% | |
| 8 | LTD Broadband | Fixed wireless | 24% | |
| 9 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 24% |
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 Prior Lake
Mediacom reports service to the most residential locations in Prior Lake, about 97%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Mediacom, Nuvera Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, Netwave Broadband, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (29%). T-Mobile Home Internet and LTD Broadband offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Prior Lake?
Fiber is widely available: about 86% of locations in Prior Lake can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 81% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 44% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Prior Lake that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Prior Lake at a glance
About 95% of households in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake?
Yes, in part. About 86% of residential locations in Prior Lake can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 81% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Prior Lake?
Mediacom reports service to about 97% of residential locations in Prior Lake, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Prior Lake?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Prior Lake, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Prior Lake?
Fiber providers reporting service in Prior Lake include Metronet (29% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
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 Prior Lake?
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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