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Internet providers in Cambridge, MN
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Cambridge, MN internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.119% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 60% |
| MIDCO | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Cambridge internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cambridge 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 Cambridge area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Cambridge residents. DSL 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 1.070% of those living in Cambridge.
There are five internet providers serving the Cambridge area, and 99.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cambridge's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Cambridge
The largest internet providers in Cambridge are CenturyLink, Windstream, and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to Cambridge.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Cambridge residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 60% of the area. Cambridge’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cambridge residents.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Cambridge covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Cambridge 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $43.75.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cambridge, $2.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Cambridge. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cambridge's providers, 294 Mbps.
Windstream DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to most households in Cambridge covering 60% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in Cambridge 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 Cambridge, $43.75.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cambridge, $2.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Cambridge. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cambridge's providers, 294 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cambridge covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cambridge 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $43.75.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cambridge, $2.43.
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 Cambridge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cambridge's providers, 294 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Cambridge?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Cambridge with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.119% of households in Cambridge. The next fastest internet provider in Cambridge is MIDCO, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Cambridge?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Cambridge with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $43.75.
Is fiber internet available in Cambridge?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cambridge, covering 0.119% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
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.
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