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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 71% |
Nuvera Communications  | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Nuvera Communications | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 7.044% |
| Nuvera Communications | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.093% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Nuvera Communications | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 9.680% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 97.36%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Glencoe 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 Glencoe area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Glencoe residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 62% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.480% of those living in Glencoe.
There are four internet providers serving the Glencoe area, and 97.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Glencoe's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Glencoe are CenturyLink, Nuvera Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Glencoe.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Glencoe residents, covering 71% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Nuvera Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Glencoe’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Glencoe 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 most households in Glencoe covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Glencoe 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 Glencoe, $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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glencoe, $1.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Glencoe. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glencoe's providers, 56 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 Nuvera Communications offers broadband to all households in Glencoe covering 100% of the area.
Nuvera Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glencoe residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Nuvera Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Glencoe, $58.75.
Nuvera Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glencoe, $1.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Nuvera Communications offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Glencoe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Glencoe's providers, 56 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 Glencoe covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Glencoe 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 Glencoe, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glencoe, $1.40.
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 Glencoe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Glencoe's providers, 56 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Glencoe with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 71% of households in Glencoe. The next fastest internet provider in Glencoe is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Glencoe with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Glencoe, $58.75.
Nuvera Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Glencoe, covering 6.093% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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