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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.801% |
ARROWHEAD  | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| ARROWHEAD | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 32% |
| ARROWHEAD | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 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 - 97.75%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Detroit Lakes residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 48% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 44% of those living in Detroit Lakes.
There are four internet providers serving the Detroit Lakes area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Detroit Lakes's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Detroit Lakes are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Detroit Lakes.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Detroit Lakes residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Detroit Lakes’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Detroit Lakes 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 nearly all households in Detroit Lakes covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Detroit Lakes 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Detroit Lakes, $61.66.
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 Detroit Lakes, $3.25.
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 Detroit Lakes. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Detroit Lakes's providers, 377 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 Detroit Lakes covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Detroit Lakes 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Detroit Lakes, $61.66.
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 Detroit Lakes, $3.25.
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 Detroit Lakes. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Detroit Lakes's providers, 377 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Detroit Lakes covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Detroit Lakes 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Detroit Lakes, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Detroit Lakes, $3.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Detroit Lakes. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Detroit Lakes's providers, 377 Mbps.
ARROWHEAD is the fastest internet provider in Detroit Lakes with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Detroit Lakes. The next fastest internet provider in Detroit Lakes is ARROWHEAD, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 32% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Detroit Lakes with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Detroit Lakes, $61.66.
ARROWHEAD is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Detroit Lakes, covering 12% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Detroit Lakes and is available to 4.801% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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