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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
Consolidated Telecommunications Company  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| Consolidated Telecommunications Company | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 18% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Consolidated Telecommunications Company | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Wireless | 0.798% |
*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.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Brainerd 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 Brainerd area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Brainerd residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 60% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 35% of those living in Brainerd.
There are five internet providers serving the Brainerd area, and 99.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Brainerd's five internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Brainerd are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Consolidated Telecommunications Company bringing cable and DSL options to Brainerd.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Brainerd residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 96% of the area. Brainerd’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Telecommunications Company, offers DSL to around 73% of Brainerd 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.
**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 all households in Brainerd covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Brainerd 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 Brainerd, $53.99.
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 Brainerd, $0.55.
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 Brainerd. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brainerd's providers, 105 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Brainerd covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Brainerd 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 Brainerd, $53.99.
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 Brainerd, $0.55.
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 Brainerd. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brainerd's providers, 105 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 Consolidated Telecommunications Company offers broadband to most households in Brainerd covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Telecommunications Company uses telephone lines in Brainerd 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 Consolidated Telecommunications Company start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Brainerd, $53.99.
Consolidated Telecommunications Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brainerd, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Telecommunications Company offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Brainerd. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brainerd's providers, 105 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Brainerd, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Brainerd, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Brainerd and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Brainerd at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Brainerd at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Brainerd residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Brainerd may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Brainerd cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Consolidated Telecommunications Company is the fastest internet provider in Brainerd with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 73% of households in Brainerd. The next fastest internet provider in Brainerd is Consolidated Telecommunications Company, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 18% of the area.
Consolidated Telecommunications Company offers the cheapest internet in Brainerd with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Brainerd, $53.99.
Consolidated Telecommunications Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Brainerd, covering 18% of the city.
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