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Shop the best Orono internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 16% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 38% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Communications  | - | - | Wired | 0.031% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 78% |
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.13%
2 providers - 91.33%
3 providers - 3.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Orono 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 Orono area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Orono residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 41% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.560% of those living in Orono.
There are six internet providers serving the Orono area, and 91.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Orono's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Orono are Frontier, CenturyLink, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Orono.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many Orono residents, covering 16% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 38% of the area. Orono’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 98% of Orono 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in Orono covering 16% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Orono 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Orono, $51.99.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Orono covering 38% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Orono 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 Orono, $51.99.
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 Orono, $1.41.
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 Orono. These download speeds are available to 38% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 298 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Orono covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Orono residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Orono, $51.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Orono, $1.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Orono. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Orono, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Orono, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Orono and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Orono at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Orono at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Orono residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Orono with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Orono. The next fastest internet provider in Orono is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 38% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Orono with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Orono, $51.99.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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%.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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