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Internet providers in Duluth, MN
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Duluth, MN internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.112% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.869% |
| Consolidated Communications | $27.00 | 10 - 7 Mbps | DSL | 4.726% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wired | 1.459% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | DSL | 0.178% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 0.128% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| AirFiber | - | - | Wireless | 69% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wireless | 60% |
| Cooperative Light & Power | $50.00 | - | Wireless | 10% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Duluth internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
86364
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.23%
3 providers - 11.37%
4+ providers - 0.92%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Duluth 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 Duluth area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Duluth residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Duluth, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are nine internet providers serving the Duluth area, and 99.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Duluth's nine internet providers, prices start at $27 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Duluth
The largest internet providers in Duluth are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Duluth.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Duluth residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 87% of the area. Duluth’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Duluth residents.
Spectrum cable 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Duluth covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Duluth residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $41.37.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Duluth, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Duluth. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 383 Mbps.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Duluth covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Duluth 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 Duluth, $41.37.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Duluth, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Duluth. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 383 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Duluth covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Duluth 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 Duluth, $41.37.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Duluth, $0.71.
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 Duluth. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 383 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Duluth?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Duluth with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.112% of households in Duluth. The next fastest internet provider in Duluth is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.869% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Duluth?
Communications offers the cheapest internet in Duluth with plans starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $41.37.
Is fiber internet available in Duluth?
Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Duluth, covering 0.128% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Duluth and is available to 0.112% of households.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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.
How do I get cheaper internet?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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