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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
LTD Broadband 
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$70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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King Street Wireless
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- | - | Wireless | 14% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.91%
2 providers - 93.76%
3 providers - 91.99%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55972 ZIP code 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 55972 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 16% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.510% of those living in the 55972 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 55972 area, and 93.76% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 55972, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 55972 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 55972 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 92% of the area. Saint Charles’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 55972 ZIP code.
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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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55972 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 Saint Charles, $54.99.
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 Saint Charles, $1.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 55972 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Charles's providers, 271 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55972 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55972 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 Saint Charles, $54.99.
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 Saint Charles, $1.77.
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 55972 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Charles's providers, 271 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 55972 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 55972 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Saint Charles, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Charles, $1.77.
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 55972 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saint Charles's providers, 271 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 55972 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 55972. The next fastest internet provider in the 55972 ZIP code is Hiawatha Broadband Communications , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 55972 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Charles, $54.99.
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.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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