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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 19% |
| 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 - 99.89%
2 providers - 99.89%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in North Oaks 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 North Oaks area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of North Oaks residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in North Oaks.
There are five internet providers serving the North Oaks area, and 99.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Oaks's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in North Oaks are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to North Oaks.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all North Oaks residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 93% of the area. North Oaks’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 19% of North Oaks 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in North Oaks covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Oaks 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 North Oaks, $53.74.
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 North Oaks, $1.99.
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 North Oaks. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Oaks's providers, 360 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 North Oaks covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in North Oaks 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 North Oaks, $53.74.
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 North Oaks, $1.99.
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 North Oaks. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Oaks's providers, 360 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 a limited number of households in North Oaks covering 19% 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 North Oaks 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 North Oaks, $53.74.
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 North Oaks, $1.99.
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 North Oaks. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Oaks's providers, 360 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of North Oaks, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside North Oaks, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in North Oaks and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Oaks at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Oaks at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many North Oaks residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in North Oaks with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in North Oaks. The next fastest internet provider in North Oaks is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in North Oaks with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Oaks, $53.74.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in North Oaks, covering 19% 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.
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