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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
702 Communications  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.690% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | DSL | 2.779% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Wireless | 5.617% |
| InvisiMax | - | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 1.563% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 96.41%
3 providers - 94.33%
4+ providers - 1.85%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Dilworth 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 Dilworth area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Dilworth residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 16% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.780% of those living in Dilworth.
There are seven internet providers serving the Dilworth area, and 96.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dilworth's seven internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Dilworth are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and Midcontinent Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Dilworth.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Dilworth residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 96% of the area. Dilworth’s third most-available internet provider, Midcontinent Communications, offers cable to around 94% of Dilworth 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 Dilworth covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Dilworth 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 Dilworth, $57.00.
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 Dilworth, $1.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Dilworth. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dilworth's providers, 418 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 Sparklight offers broadband to nearly all households in Dilworth covering 96% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dilworth residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Dilworth, $57.00.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dilworth, $1.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Dilworth. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dilworth's providers, 418 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 nearly all households in Dilworth covering 94% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dilworth 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 Dilworth, $57.00.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dilworth, $1.12.
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 Dilworth. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dilworth's providers, 418 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Dilworth, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Dilworth, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Dilworth and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Dilworth at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dilworth at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Dilworth residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Dilworth with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Dilworth. The next fastest internet provider in Dilworth is 702 Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.690% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Dilworth with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Dilworth, $57.00.
702 Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dilworth, covering 4.690% of the city.
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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Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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