In Rice there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 99.59% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 250 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, MN.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Rice
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 are not shown.
Rice Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rice is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.59% of Rice. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Benton Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Rice above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rice?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rice.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rice home can get up to 250 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 250 Mbps, which 99.59% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rice?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.07% of Rice homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 88.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rice homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice, along with details on where in Rice and at what speeds.
Benton Communications Fiber in Rice, MN
Benton Communications fiber coverage
About 99.59%, or 5,351 people, have Benton Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rice area. Benton Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rice.
Benton Communications fiber download speeds
Benton Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Benton Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from Benton Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Rice customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Benton Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rice download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Benton Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Benton Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rice fiber providers. Benton Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Rice Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rice compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Rice are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 250 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 99.59% in Rice.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice 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
- St. Stephen, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sartell, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Royalton, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Prairie, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Opole, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gilman, MN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Sauk Rapids, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jakeville, MN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- St. Wendel, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Popple Creek, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Adamsville, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arabi, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Abbeville, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Point, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Hill, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oakboro, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland, ME: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oasis, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Obetz, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds