| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 41% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 14% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.940% |
| 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 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 - 99.36%
3 providers - 27.69%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55446 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 55446 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 86% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 16% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.190% of those living in the 55446 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 55446 area, and 99.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 55446, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 55446 ZIP code are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 55446 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 80% of the area. Minneapolis’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 41% of residents in the 55446 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 55446 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55446 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, $42.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minneapolis, $0.62.
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 55446 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 401 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55446 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $42.49.
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, $0.62.
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 55446 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, 401 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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in the 55446 ZIP code, covering 41% 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 55446 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $42.49.
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, $0.62.
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 55446 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 41% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 401 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 55446 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 55446 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 55446 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 55446 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 55446. The next fastest internet provider in the 55446 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 14% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 55446 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $42.49.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 55446 ZIP code, covering 41% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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