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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
InvisiMax  | - | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 3.005% |
*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 - 99.92%
2 providers - 97.77%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of East Grand Forks residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 64% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in East Grand Forks, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the East Grand Forks area, and 97.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among East Grand Forks's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in East Grand Forks are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to East Grand Forks.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all East Grand Forks residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 100% of the area. East Grand Forks’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks, $58.75.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in East Grand Forks, $4.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in East Grand Forks. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all East Grand Forks's providers, 263 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 all households in East Grand Forks covering 100% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks, $58.75.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in East Grand Forks, $4.20.
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 East Grand Forks. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all East Grand Forks's providers, 263 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 East Grand Forks covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of East Grand Forks 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in East Grand Forks, $58.75.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in East Grand Forks, $4.20.
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 East Grand Forks. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all East Grand Forks's providers, 263 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in East Grand Forks with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in East Grand Forks. The next fastest internet provider in East Grand Forks is InvisiMax, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 3.005% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in East Grand Forks with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in East Grand Forks, $58.75.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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