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Internet providers in Northfield, MN
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Jaguar Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| Lonsdale Telephone Company | $35.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.004% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $50.00 | 6 - 244 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Radio Link Internet | $30.00 | 3 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 4.154% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?Northfield internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
19618
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.28%
3 providers - 17.45%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Northfield 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 Northfield area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Northfield residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in Northfield.
There are nine internet providers serving the Northfield area, and 99.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Northfield's nine internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 244 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Northfield
The largest internet providers in Northfield are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Northfield.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Northfield residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 98% of the area. Northfield’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Northfield residents.
Spectrum 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Northfield covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Northfield residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Northfield, $42.37.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Northfield, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Northfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Northfield's providers, 89 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Northfield covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Northfield 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 Northfield, $42.37.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Northfield, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Northfield. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Northfield's providers, 89 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Northfield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Northfield 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 Northfield, $42.37.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Northfield, $0.81.
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 Northfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Northfield's providers, 89 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Northfield?
LTD Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Northfield with download speeds up to 244 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Northfield. The next fastest internet provider in Northfield is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Northfield?
Communications offers the cheapest internet in Northfield with plans starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Northfield, $42.37.
Is fiber internet available in Northfield?
Jaguar Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Northfield, covering 13% of the city. Lonsdale Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Northfield and is available to 4.004% of households.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Where can I find free Wi-Fi near me?
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.
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