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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 80% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 82% |
| Future Technologies | - | 100 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 1.630% |
*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.
**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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 79.45%
3 providers - 0.10%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55309 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 55309 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.130% of those living in the 55309 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 55309 area, and 79.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 55309, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 55309 ZIP code are Spectrum and Windstream bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to most in the 55309 ZIP code, covering 80% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 99% of the area. Big Lake’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers fiber-optic to around 12% of residents in the 55309 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 nearly all households in the 55309 ZIP code, covering 80% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55309 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 Big Lake, $51.24.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 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 Big Lake, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 55309 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Big Lake's providers, 88 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.
**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 Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 55309 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Big Lake, $51.24.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Big Lake, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 55309 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Big Lake's providers, 88 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.
**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
Fiber-optic from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 55309 ZIP code, covering 12% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Windstream is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 55309 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $75/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Big Lake, $51.24.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.38 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Big Lake, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 55309 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Big Lake's providers, 88 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 55309 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 55309 and the greater Big Lake area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Big Lake at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Big Lake at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 55309 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 55309 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 55309. The next fastest internet provider in the 55309 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 55309 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Big Lake, $51.24.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 55309 ZIP code, covering 12% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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