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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.115% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
702 Communications  | - | - | DSL | 14% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 3.849% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Wired | 1.768% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.066% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Wireless | 55% |
*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 - 99.70%
2 providers - 99.65%
3 providers - 94.89%
4+ providers - 13.71%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Moorhead 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 Moorhead area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Moorhead residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 24% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.170% of those living in Moorhead.
There are seven internet providers serving the Moorhead area, and 99.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Moorhead's seven internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Moorhead are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and Midcontinent Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Moorhead.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Moorhead residents, covering 74% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Moorhead’s third most-available internet provider, Midcontinent Communications, offers cable to around 97% of Moorhead 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 Moorhead covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Moorhead 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 Moorhead, $53.33.
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 Moorhead, $1.01.
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 Moorhead. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Moorhead's providers, 379 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 Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Moorhead covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Moorhead residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Moorhead, $53.33.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Moorhead, $1.01.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Moorhead. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Moorhead's providers, 379 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 Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Moorhead covering 97% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Moorhead residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Moorhead, $53.33.
Midcontinent Communications 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 Moorhead, $1.01.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Moorhead. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Moorhead's providers, 379 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Moorhead, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Moorhead, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Moorhead and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Moorhead at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Moorhead at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Moorhead residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Moorhead with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.066% of households in Moorhead. The next fastest internet provider in Moorhead is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Moorhead with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Moorhead, $53.33.
702 Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Moorhead, covering 3.849% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Moorhead and is available to 3.115% of households.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
*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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