Compare 56031 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Fairmont – 58 Mbps
MN – 112 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Fairmont – 14 Mbps
MN – 35 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fairmont.
Internet providers in 56031
Internet providers in your area
56031 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 94% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative  | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 0.090% |
| 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 | 34% |
*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.
Need help?56031 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6759
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.91%
2 providers - 84.95%
3 providers - 0.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 56031 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 56031 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.400% of those living in the 56031 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 56031 area, and 84.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 56031, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Fairmont
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTD Broadband | 13 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
| Frontier | 36 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
| Midcontinent Communications | 87 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fairmont.
Top high-speed internet providers in 56031
The largest internet providers serving the 56031 ZIP code are Frontier, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 56031 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 91% of the area. Fairmont’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 56031 ZIP code.
Frontier 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 56031 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $59.16.
Midcontinent Communications 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.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 56031 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 56031 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, $59.16.
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, $2.82.
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 56031 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairmont's providers, 103 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 56031 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 56031 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $59.16.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairmont, $2.82.
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 56031 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fairmont's providers, 103 Mbps.
Internet providers in 56031 frequently asked questions
LTD Broadband is the fastest internet provider in the 56031 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 56031. The next fastest internet provider in the 56031 ZIP code is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 91% of the area.
River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative offers the cheapest internet in the 56031 ZIP with service starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $59.16.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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.
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