Compare 55803 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Duluth – 82 Mbps
MN – 112 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Duluth – 25 Mbps
MN – 35 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Duluth.
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Internet providers in 55803
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55803 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 2.630% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 57% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 44% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.800% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.270% |
| Communications | - | - | Wired | 2.560% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cooperative Light & Power | - | - | Wireless | 67% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 10% |
| AirFiber | $50.00 | 25 - 500 Mbps | Wireless | 6.660% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?55803 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
12107
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 90.85%
2 providers - 59.61%
3 providers - 3.57%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 79%, broadband coverage in the 55803 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Minnesota - 97%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 55803 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 59% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 46% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in the 55803 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 55803 area, and 59.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 55803, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Duluth
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 60 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| Consolidated Telecommunications Company | 185 Mbps | 77 Mbps | Wireless |
| Consolidated Communications | 273 Mbps | 224 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 89 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 26 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 20 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Duluth.
Top high-speed internet providers in 55803
The largest internet providers serving the 55803 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to most in the 55803 ZIP code, covering 57% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 44% of the area. Duluth’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 55803 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in the 55803 ZIP code, covering 57% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55803 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $49.37.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Duluth, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 55803 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 189 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in the 55803 ZIP code, covering 44% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $49.37.
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 Duluth, $0.66.
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 55803 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 44% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 189 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 55803 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 55803 ZIP 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $49.37.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Duluth, $0.66.
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 55803 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 189 Mbps.
Internet providers in 55803 frequently asked questions
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 55803 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.270% of households in 55803. The next fastest internet provider in the 55803 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 57% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 55803 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $49.37.
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.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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