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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.018% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 86% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.86%
2 providers - 98.38%
3 providers - 0.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Andover 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 Andover area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Andover residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 3.380% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.330% of those living in Andover.
There are five internet providers serving the Andover area, and 98.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Andover's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Andover are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Andover.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Andover residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 97% of the area. Andover’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Andover residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Andover covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Andover residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Andover, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Andover, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in Andover. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Andover's providers, 360 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Andover covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Andover 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 Andover, $53.74.
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 Andover, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Andover. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Andover's providers, 360 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Andover covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Andover 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 Andover, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Andover, $1.99.
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 Andover. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Andover's providers, 360 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Andover with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Andover. The next fastest internet provider in Andover is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Andover with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Andover, $53.74.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Andover, covering 5.018% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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