In Albert Lea there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 99.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,865 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.
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Albert Lea, MN Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Albert Lea
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Albert Lea are not shown.
Albert Lea Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Albert Lea is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 99.53% of Albert Lea. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Albert Lea above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Albert Lea?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Albert Lea.
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The average Albert Lea home can get up to 3,865 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 69.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Albert Lea.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Albert Lea, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Albert Lea?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albert Lea you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.53% of Albert Lea homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Albert Lea homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albert Lea, along with details on where in Albert Lea and at what speeds.
GigFire Fiber in Albert Lea, MN
GigFire fiber coverage
About 90.80%, or 17,849 people, have GigFire fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albert Lea area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albert Lea.
GigFire fiber download speeds
GigFire is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albert Lea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GigFire fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albert Lea. The fastest plan anyone in Albert Lea can order from GigFire goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albert Lea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GigFire fiber upload speeds
In Albert Lea download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GigFire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Albert Lea fiber providers. GigFire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albert Lea is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Albert Lea, MN
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 69.20%, or 13,603 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albert Lea area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Albert Lea.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albert Lea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albert Lea. The fastest plan anyone in Albert Lea can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Albert Lea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Albert Lea download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albert Lea fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albert Lea is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Albert Lea, MN
WCTA Broadband fiber coverage
About 45.47%, or 8,938 people, have WCTA Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southwest, northwest, west, northeast, southeast, south, and central Albert Lea area. WCTA Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Albert Lea.
WCTA Broadband fiber download speeds
WCTA Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albert Lea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WCTA Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albert Lea. The fastest plan anyone in Albert Lea can order from WCTA Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albert Lea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WCTA Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Albert Lea download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WCTA Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WCTA Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Albert Lea fiber providers. WCTA Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albert Lea is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Albert Lea Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albert Lea or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Albert Lea compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Albert Lea are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 3,865 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 99.53% in Albert Lea.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albert Lea are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Oakland, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bancroft, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Lakes, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hayward, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Conger, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glenville, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Manchester, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clarks Grove, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Petran, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Armstrong, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Douglas, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel, CT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clarksville, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mesquite, NV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Court House, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Havelock, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baldwin, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lackawanna, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brigham City, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Fe Springs, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds