Compare 55040 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Isanti – 81 Mbps
MN – 112 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Isanti – 22 Mbps
MN – 35 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Isanti.
Internet providers in 55040
Find internet providers serving the 55040 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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55040 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 63% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.380% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 46% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?55040 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
5744
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 93.66%
2 providers - 47.66%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 55040 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 55040 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 52% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Isanti, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 55040 area, and 47.66% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 55040, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Isanti
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 229 Mbps | 146 Mbps | DSL |
| Midcontinent Communications | 117 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Isanti.
Top high-speed internet providers in 55040
The largest internet providers serving the 55040 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 55040 ZIP code, covering 63% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 46% of the area. Isanti’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 55040 ZIP code.
CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 55040 ZIP code, covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Isanti, $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 Isanti, $1.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 55040 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Isanti's providers, 235 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications cable internet
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Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to about half of households in the 55040 ZIP code, covering 46% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55040 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 Isanti, $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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Isanti, $1.15.
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 55040 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 46% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Isanti's providers, 235 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 55040 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 55040 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 Isanti, $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 Isanti, $1.15.
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 55040 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Isanti's providers, 235 Mbps.
Internet providers in 55040 frequently asked questions
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 55040 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.380% of households in 55040. The next fastest internet provider in the 55040 ZIP code is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 46% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 55040 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Isanti, $58.75.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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