Who is our top ranked provider in Fairfax MN? [Updated]

Best Fairfax Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 7 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Fairfax, Minnesota and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Fairfax:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	RS Fiber	Fiber, wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	94.3%
3	Minnesota Valley	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	84.8%
5	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	38.1%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Fairfax MN Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Fairfax which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Fairfax compare to Renville County? The average speed in Fairfax is 38.04 Mbps which is faster than Renville County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Fairfax Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Fairfax is 109% faster than the Renville County average and 17.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Fairfax is 19.21 Mbps. This is 195.1% faster than the Renville County average and 65.6% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 60.0% of Renville County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 23.8% of Renville County residents
The average internet download speed in Renville County is 18.2 Mbps based upon 9184 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Fairfax is 33.5% faster than the average in Minnesota and 17.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Fairfax residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks RS Fiber as the top provider for Fairfax, Minnesota.

How do the internet speeds in Fairfax compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Fairfax broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ely, Hector, Hopkins, Kenyon, Maplewood, Medford, Nashwauk

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Fairfax, MN residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Fairfax, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55332 and 56716

Who has the fastest internet service in Fairfax?

RS Fiber and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Fairfax.

Fairfax Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.