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Internet providers in North St. Paul, MN
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North St. Paul, MN internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.447% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wireless | 95% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?North St. Paul internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
11460
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.50%
2 providers - 98.09%
3 providers - 3.96%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in North St. Paul 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 St. Paul area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of North St. Paul residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.450% of those living in North St. Paul.
There are five internet providers serving the North St. Paul area, and 98.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North St. Paul's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in North St. Paul
The largest internet providers in North St. Paul are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to North St. Paul.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all North St. Paul residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 93% of the area. North St. Paul’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of North St. Paul residents.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in North St. Paul covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North St. Paul 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 St. Paul, $41.79.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North St. Paul, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in North St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all North St. Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in North St. Paul covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in North St. Paul 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in North St. Paul, $41.79.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North St. Paul, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in North St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all North St. Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in North St. Paul covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of North St. Paul 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in North St. Paul, $41.79.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North St. Paul, $1.61.
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 North St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all North St. Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in North St. Paul?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in North St. Paul with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.447% of households in North St. Paul. The next fastest internet provider in North St. Paul is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in North St. Paul?
Communications offers the cheapest internet in North St. Paul with plans starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North St. Paul, $41.79.
Is fiber internet available in North St. Paul?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in North St. Paul, covering 2.447% of the city.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
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.
How do I get cheaper internet?
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Should I use my own router?
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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