In Rice County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 76.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,369 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 Rice County, MN.
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Rice County, MN Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Rice County
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 Rice County are not shown.
Rice County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Rice County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 76.47% of Rice County. 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 Rice County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rice County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rice County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rice County home can get up to 4,369 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 62.54% 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 Rice County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Rice County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rice County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.02% of Rice County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.00% of Rice County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice County, along with details on where in Rice County and at what speeds.
MetroNet Fiber in Rice County, MN
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 62.54%, or 41,963 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rice County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rice County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Rice County 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 Rice County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Rice County, MN
Bevcomm fiber coverage
About 14.18%, or 9,516 people, have Bevcomm fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Rice County area. Bevcomm is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
Bevcomm fiber download speeds
Bevcomm is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bevcomm fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Bevcomm goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bevcomm fiber upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bevcomm fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bevcomm is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fiber providers. Bevcomm offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fiber in Rice County, MN
Nuvera Communication fiber coverage
About 2.25%, or 1,510 people, have Nuvera Communication fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Rice County area. Nuvera Communication is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice County.
Nuvera Communication fiber download speeds
Nuvera Communication is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Nuvera Communication fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Nuvera Communication goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nuvera Communication fiber upload speeds
In Rice County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nuvera Communication fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Nuvera Communication is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice County fiber providers. Nuvera Communication offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Rice County, MN
Fidium fiber coverage
About 1.51%, or 1,013 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and central Rice County 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 Rice County.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice County. The fastest plan anyone in Rice County can order from Fidium goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rice County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Rice County 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 below average compared to other Rice County fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice County is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Rice County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rice County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Rice County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 4,369 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 76.47% in Rice County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Le Sueur County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nicollet County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wabasha County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Trempealeau County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Redwood County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Walton County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chippewa County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Christian County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colbert County, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coos County, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds