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Oakdale, MN internet providers

Provider
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable98%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL99%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic0.176%
Consolidated Communications $35.00 50 - 2,000 MbpsDSL4.518%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Oakdale internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    27307

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.82%

    2 providers - 98.20%

    3 providers - 13.28%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 94%

    DSL - 20%

    Fiber - 6.730%

    Source: FCC

At 98%, broadband coverage in Oakdale 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 Oakdale area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Oakdale residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 20% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.730% of those living in Oakdale.

There are six internet providers serving the Oakdale area, and 98.20% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oakdale's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Compare Oakdale internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Oakdale – Mbps

    MN – 112 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Oakdale – Mbps

    MN – 35 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oakdale.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Oakdale

The largest internet providers in Oakdale are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Oakdale.

Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Oakdale residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 99% of the area. Oakdale’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Oakdale residents.

Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

25 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 nearly all households in Oakdale covering 98% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oakdale 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 Oakdale, $49.99.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakdale, $1.61.

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 Oakdale. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakdale's providers, 288 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 all households in Oakdale covering 99% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Oakdale 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 Oakdale, $49.99.

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 Oakdale, $1.61.

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 Oakdale. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakdale's providers, 288 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Oakdale covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Oakdale 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 Oakdale, $49.99.

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 Oakdale, $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 Oakdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Oakdale's providers, 288 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Oakdale with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Oakdale. The next fastest internet provider in Oakdale is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 4.518% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Oakdale with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oakdale, $49.99.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Oakdale, covering 0.176% 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.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

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