Find internet providers serving the 55447 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.020% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 6.210% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.870% |
| 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%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 21.92%
4+ providers - 5.57%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55447 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 55447 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 76% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 24% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in the 55447 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 55447 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 55447, prices start at $19.99 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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| HughesNet | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Consolidated Communications | 142 Mbps | 40 Mbps | DSL |
| Midcontinent Communications | 99 Mbps | 26 Mbps | Wireless |
| Mediacom | 131 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| Cogent Communications | 56 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 153 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 148 Mbps | 70 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minneapolis.
The largest internet providers serving the 55447 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 55447 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 78% of the area. Minneapolis’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 55447 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 55447 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55447 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, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minneapolis, $1.05.
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 55447 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, 407 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 most households in the 55447 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $44.99.
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, $1.05.
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 55447 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 407 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 55447 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 55447 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minneapolis, $1.05.
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 55447 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Minneapolis's providers, 407 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 55447 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 55447. The next fastest internet provider in the 55447 ZIP code is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 5.870% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 55447 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Minneapolis, $44.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 55447 ZIP code, covering 2.020% of the city.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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