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Shop the best Rochester internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $49.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.979% |
| CenturyLink | $49.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 65% |
| Jaguar Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.831% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $50.00 | 6 - 244 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | $59.99 | 100 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 75% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.95%
2 providers - 97.73%
3 providers - 4.89%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rochester 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 Rochester area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rochester 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 6.810% of those living in Rochester.
There are eight internet providers serving the Rochester area, and 97.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rochester's eight internet providers, prices start at $49 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 115 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Jaguar Communications | 140 Mbps | 114 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| CenturyLink | 44 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rochester.
The largest internet providers in Rochester are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Rochester.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Rochester residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 65% of the area. Rochester’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rochester residents.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Rochester covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rochester 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 Rochester, $51.50.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rochester, $0.80.
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 Rochester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rochester's providers, 256 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Rochester covering 65% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Rochester 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 $49/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $51.50.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rochester, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Rochester. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rochester's providers, 256 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rochester covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rochester 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $51.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rochester, $0.80.
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 Rochester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rochester's providers, 256 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Rochester with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.979% of households in Rochester. The next fastest internet provider in Rochester is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 244 Mbps to 100% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Rochester with plans starting at $49/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $51.50.
Jaguar Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rochester, covering 4.831% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Rochester and is available to 1.979% of households.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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