Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Mankato, MN


In Mankato there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 77.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,232 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 Mankato, MN.

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Mankato, MN Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Mankato

Fidium Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

75.29%

Avg. Speed:

1,931 Mbps

Netwave Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

23.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

MetroNet | Fiber

Availability:

7.31%

Avg. Speed:

5,120 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 Mankato are not shown.

 

Mankato 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 Mankato is fiber internet available?

Mankato, MN map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 77.80% of Mankato. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Fidium. Call one of the companies with service in Mankato above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Mankato?

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

Mankato, MN map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Mankato home can get up to 2,232 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 7.31% 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 Mankato.

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

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Mankato?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.58% of Mankato homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 13.85% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.83%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.75% of Mankato homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Fidium Fiber Fiber in Mankato, MN

Fidium fiber coverage

About 75.29%, or 37,165 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mankato area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mankato.

 

Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds

Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mankato. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mankato. The fastest plan anyone in Mankato can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Mankato customers is up to 1,931 Mbps.

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

  • 96.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Mankato download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mankato fiber providers. Fidium offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mankato is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 300 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 1,931 Mbps.

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

  • 96.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Netwave Broadband Fiber in Mankato, MN

Netwave Broadband fiber coverage

About 23.95%, or 11,821 people, have Netwave Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, central, northeast, and southeast Mankato area. Netwave Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mankato.

 

Netwave Broadband fiber download speeds

Netwave Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mankato. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Netwave Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mankato. The fastest plan anyone in Mankato can order from Netwave Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mankato customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Netwave Broadband customers in Mankato. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Netwave Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Mankato download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Netwave Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Netwave Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mankato fiber providers. Netwave Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mankato is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Netwave Broadband's Mankato fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MetroNet Fiber in Mankato, MN

MetroNet fiber coverage

About 7.31%, or 3,609 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, east, southeast, southwest, west, and north Mankato area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mankato.

 

MetroNet fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

MetroNet fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Mankato Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Mankato are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 2,232 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 77.80% in Mankato.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5600177.65%
5600389.38%
5602489.55%
5605051.97%
5603742.33%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5606383.05%
5605571.24%
5608264.93%
5603441.34%
5601748.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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