Compare Otsego internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Otsego – Mbps
MN – 132.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Otsego – Mbps
MN – 40.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Otsego.
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Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.379% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 56% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 14% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 14% |
BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 6.376% |
BendBroadband | - | - | Fiber-optic | 3.580% |
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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 97.51%
3 providers - 18.56%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Otsego 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 Otsego area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Otsego residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 10% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.700% of those living in Otsego.
There are eight internet providers serving the Otsego area, and 97.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Otsego's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Otsego are Spectrum and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Otsego.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Otsego residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 56% of the area. Otsego’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 14% of Otsego 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Otsego covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Otsego residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Otsego, $52.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Otsego, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Otsego. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Otsego's providers, 308 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in Otsego covering 56% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Otsego 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 Otsego, $52.99.
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 Otsego, $0.65.
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 Otsego. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Otsego's providers, 308 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in Otsego covering 14% 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 Otsego 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 Otsego, $52.99.
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 Otsego, $0.65.
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 Otsego. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Otsego's providers, 308 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Otsego, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Otsego, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Otsego and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Otsego at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Otsego at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Otsego residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Otsego with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.379% of households in Otsego. The next fastest internet provider in Otsego is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 14% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Otsego with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Otsego, $52.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Otsego, covering 14% of the city. BendBroadband also offers fiber internet in Otsego and is available to 3.580% of households.
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.
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.
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.