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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Halstad Telephone  | $49.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.420% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Halstad Telephone | $49.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 98.64%
3 providers - 4.39%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Crookston 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 Crookston area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Crookston 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 4.420% of those living in Crookston.
There are five internet providers serving the Crookston area, and 98.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Crookston's five internet providers, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Crookston are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Crookston.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Crookston residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Crookston’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Crookston 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Crookston covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Crookston 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Crookston, $56.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Crookston, $2.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Crookston. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Crookston's providers, 412 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.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to all households in Crookston covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Crookston residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Crookston, $56.99.
Midcontinent Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Crookston, $2.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Crookston. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Crookston's providers, 412 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 Crookston covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Crookston 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Crookston, $56.99.
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 Crookston, $2.71.
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 Crookston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Crookston's providers, 412 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Crookston with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Crookston. The next fastest internet provider in Crookston is Halstad Telephone, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 89% of the area.
Halstad Telephone offers the cheapest internet in Crookston with plans starting at $49.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Crookston, $56.99.
Halstad Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Crookston, covering 4.420% 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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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