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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 82% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
LTD Broadband  | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.20%
2 providers - 93.85%
3 providers - 80.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 95%, broadband coverage in the 55041 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 55041 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 92% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Lake City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the 55041 area, and 93.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 55041, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| LTD Broadband | 6 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
| Mediacom | 91 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 108 Mbps | 42 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 13 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lake City.
The largest internet providers serving the 55041 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 55041 ZIP code, covering 78% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 94% of the area. Lake City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 55041 ZIP code.
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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 55041 ZIP code, covering 78% 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 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 55041 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 78% 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55041 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55041 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 55041 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 55041 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 55041 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 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 55041 ZIP code. 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 the 55041 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 55041. The next fastest internet provider in the 55041 ZIP code is Hiawatha Broadband Communications , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 55041 ZIP with service 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 serving the 55041 ZIP code, covering 82% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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