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| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
Nuvera Communications  | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Nuvera Communications | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.484% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Nuvera Communications | $50.00 | 30 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| MVTV Wireless | $39.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 95.28%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Hutchinson residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.480% of those living in Hutchinson.
There are five internet providers serving the Hutchinson area, and 95.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hutchinson's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hutchinson are Mediacom, Nuvera Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Hutchinson.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Hutchinson residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Nuvera Communications, which covers 95% of the area. Hutchinson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hutchinson 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Hutchinson covering 95% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hutchinson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hutchinson, $48.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hutchinson, $1.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Hutchinson. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hutchinson's providers, 242 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.
DSL from Nuvera Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Hutchinson covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Nuvera Communications uses telephone lines in Hutchinson 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 Nuvera Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hutchinson, $48.98.
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 Hutchinson, $1.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Nuvera Communications offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Hutchinson. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hutchinson's providers, 242 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 Hutchinson covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hutchinson 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hutchinson, $48.98.
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 Hutchinson, $1.04.
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 Hutchinson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hutchinson's providers, 242 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Hutchinson with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Hutchinson. The next fastest internet provider in Hutchinson is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Hutchinson with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hutchinson, $48.98.
Nuvera Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hutchinson, covering 5.484% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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%.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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