| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 81% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.810% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | 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 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 5.34%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55409 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 55409 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 81% of those living in the 55409 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 55409 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 55409, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Midcontinent Communications | 304 Mbps | 119 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 193 Mbps | 118 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 135 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
| Consolidated Communications | 37 Mbps | 55 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minneapolis.
The largest internet providers serving the 55409 ZIP code are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 55409 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 81% of the area. Minneapolis’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 80% of residents in the 55409 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 55409 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55409 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $49.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minneapolis, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 55409 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 281 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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55409 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 55409 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $49.99.
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 Minneapolis, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 55409 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 281 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55409 ZIP code, covering 80% 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 Minneapolis, $49.99.
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 Minneapolis, $1.61.
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 55409 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 281 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 55409 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 55409 and the greater Minneapolis area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Minneapolis at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Minneapolis at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 55409 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 55409 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 55409. The next fastest internet provider in the 55409 ZIP code is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.810% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 55409 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $49.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 55409 ZIP code, covering 81% 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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
*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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