Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Faribault, MN


In Faribault there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 79.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,058 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.

This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Faribault, MN.

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Faribault, MN Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Faribault

MetroNet | Fiber

Availability:

78.17%

Avg. Speed:

5,120 Mbps

Fidium Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

3.64%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

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 Faribault are not shown.

 

Faribault Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Faribault is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 79.33% of Faribault. 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 Faribault above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Faribault?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Faribault.

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The average Faribault home can get up to 5,058 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 78.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Faribault.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Faribault, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Faribault?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Faribault you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.25% of Faribault homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 17.99% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.54%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Faribault homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Faribault, along with details on where in Faribault and at what speeds.

MetroNet Fiber in Faribault, MN

MetroNet fiber coverage

About 78.17%, or 21,741 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Faribault area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Faribault.

 

MetroNet fiber download speeds

MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Faribault. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Faribault. The fastest plan anyone in Faribault can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Faribault customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MetroNet customers in Faribault. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

MetroNet fiber upload speeds

In Faribault 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 Faribault fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Faribault is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MetroNet's Faribault fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Fidium Fiber Fiber in Faribault, MN

Fidium fiber coverage

About 3.64%, or 1,013 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, east, west, northwest, and central Faribault area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Faribault.

 

Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds

Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Faribault. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Faribault. The fastest plan anyone in Faribault can order from Fidium goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Faribault customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Fidium Fiber customers in Faribault. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Faribault download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Faribault fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Faribault is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Fidium's Faribault fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Faribault Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Faribault or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Faribault compare to the rest of Minnesota?

Fiber internet speeds in Faribault are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 5,058 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 79.33% in Faribault.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Faribault are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5502177.33%
5508798.64%
5504985.98%
5505277.86%
5501982.73%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5505343.39%
5505770.12%
5605244.86%
5504698.61%
5506094.67%

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