In Independence there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 57.04% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,444 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 Independence, MN.
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Independence, MN Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Independence
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 Independence are not shown.
Independence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Independence is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 57.04% of Independence. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in Independence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Independence?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Independence.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Independence home can get up to 4,444 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.72% 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 Independence.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Independence, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Independence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Independence you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.04% of Independence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.10% 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 Independence homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Independence, along with details on where in Independence and at what speeds.
Midco Fiber in Independence, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 48.07%, or 1,789 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, central, west, south, northwest, southwest, and southeast Independence area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Independence.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Independence fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Independence, MN
Mediacom fiber coverage
About 13.19%, or 491 people, have Mediacom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, central, and west Independence area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Independence.
Mediacom fiber download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mediacom fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Mediacom goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom fiber upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Independence fiber providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Independence, MN
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 5.72%, or 213 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Independence area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Independence.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Independence fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Independence Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Independence or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Independence compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Independence are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 4,444 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 57.04% in Independence.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Independence 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
- Maple Plain, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Loretto, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delano, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rockford, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orono, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mound, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minnetrista, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Park, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Medina, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ohatchee, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Akron, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Amelia Court House, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ashford, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ainaloa, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fruitland, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Meadowbrook, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Amston, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Meadow Vista, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fritch, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds