| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 91% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
LTD Broadband  | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.31%
2 providers - 88.35%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fairmont 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 Fairmont area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Fairmont residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fairmont, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Fairmont area, and 88.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fairmont's six internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fairmont are Frontier, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fairmont.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Fairmont residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 96% of the area. Fairmont’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fairmont 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Fairmont covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Fairmont 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $57.50.
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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 Fairmont covering 96% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairmont 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 Fairmont, $57.50.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairmont, $3.59.
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 Fairmont. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairmont's providers, 100 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 Fairmont covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fairmont 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 Fairmont, $57.50.
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 Fairmont, $3.59.
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 Fairmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fairmont's providers, 100 Mbps.
LTD Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Fairmont with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Fairmont. The next fastest internet provider in Fairmont is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Fairmont with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $57.50.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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.
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.
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