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Internet providers in 55806
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55806 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.035% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wired | 4.015% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| AirFiber | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?55806 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
2971
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 5.04%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55806 ZIP code 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 55806 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% 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 seven internet providers serving the 55806 area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 55806, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 55806
The largest internet providers serving the 55806 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 55806 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 95% of the area. Duluth’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 55806 ZIP code.
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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 55806 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55806 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, $42.32.
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, $0.67.
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 55806 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, 258 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55806 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $42.32.
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, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 55806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Duluth's providers, 258 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 55806 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 55806 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $42.32.
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, $0.67.
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 55806 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, 258 Mbps.
Internet providers in 55806 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 55806?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 55806 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.035% of households in 55806. The next fastest internet provider in the 55806 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 140 Mbps to 95% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 55806?
Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 55806 ZIP with service starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Duluth, $42.32.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
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.
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
