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Find internet providers serving the 56308 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 63% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.160% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 80 Mbps | DSL | 77% |
| Gardonville Telephone | - | - | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| Gardonville Telephone | - | - | DSL | 10% |
Runestone Telecom Association  | $35.00 | 10 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 5.860% |
| Runestone Telecom Association | $35.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.920% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Gardonville Telephone | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Info Link Wireless | $29.99 | 0.512 - 2 Mbps | Wireless | 64% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.40%
2 providers - 71.32%
3 providers - 25.48%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 56308 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Minnesota - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 56308 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 63% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 30% of those living in the 56308 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 56308 area, and 71.32% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 56308, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 119 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 94 Mbps | 68 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alexandria.
The largest internet providers serving the 56308 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to most in the 56308 ZIP code, covering 63% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 77% of the area. Alexandria’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 56308 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to most households in the 56308 ZIP code, covering 63% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 56308 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alexandria, $49.16.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alexandria, $0.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 56308 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Alexandria's providers, 225 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 56308 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alexandria, $49.16.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alexandria, $0.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 56308 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Alexandria's providers, 225 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 56308 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 56308 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Alexandria, $49.16.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alexandria, $0.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 56308 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Alexandria's providers, 225 Mbps.
Gardonville Telephone is the fastest internet provider in the 56308 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 28% of households in 56308. The next fastest internet provider in the 56308 ZIP code is Runestone Telecom Association, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.920% of the area.
Info Link Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 56308 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Alexandria, $49.16.
Gardonville Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 56308 ZIP code, covering 28% of the city. Runestone Telecom Association also offers fiber internet in 56308 and is available to 1.920% of households.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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