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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
LTD Broadband  | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 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 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.51%
3 providers - 96.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lake City 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 Lake City area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Lake City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in Lake City.
There are six internet providers serving the Lake City area, and 97.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake City's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lake City are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake City.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Lake City residents, covering 75% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 97% of the area. Lake City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake City 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 Lake City covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Lake City 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lake City, $54.99.
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 Lake City, $1.77.
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 Lake City. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake City's providers, 119 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 Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake City covering 97% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake City 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 Lake City, $54.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake City, $1.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lake City. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake City's providers, 119 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 Lake City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake City 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 Lake City, $54.99.
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 Lake City, $1.77.
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 Lake City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lake City's providers, 119 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Lake City with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Lake City. The next fastest internet provider in Lake City is Hiawatha Broadband Communications , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Lake City with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake City, $54.99.
Hiawatha Broadband Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lake City, covering 100% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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