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Internet providers in St. Cloud, MN

St. Cloud, MN internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable99%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL56%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic1.260%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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St. Cloud internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of St. Cloud residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 27% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.060% of those living in St. Cloud.

There are four internet providers serving the St. Cloud area, and 96.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. Cloud's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in St. Cloud

The largest internet providers in St. Cloud are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to St. Cloud.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all St. Cloud residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 56% of the area. St. Cloud’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of St. Cloud residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

99%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in St. Cloud covering 99% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. Cloud residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in St. Cloud, $58.74.

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 St. Cloud, $0.66.

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 St. Cloud. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Cloud's providers, 313 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

56%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in St. Cloud covering 56% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in St. Cloud 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in St. Cloud, $58.74.

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 St. Cloud, $0.66.

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 St. Cloud. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Cloud's providers, 313 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%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in St. Cloud covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, $58.74.

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 St. Cloud, $0.66.

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 St. Cloud. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. Cloud's providers, 313 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in St. Cloud with download speeds up to 1,00*0 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in St. Cloud. The next fastest internet provider in St. Cloud is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 56% of the area.

Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in St. Cloud with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in St. Cloud, $58.74.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in St. Cloud, covering 1.260% of the city.

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.

Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.

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.