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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Christensen Communications  | $7.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 26% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| MVTV Wireless | $39.95 | 6 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| ARROWHEAD | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 88% |
| Christensen Communications | $7.95 | - | Wireless | 26% |
*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 - 99.90%
2 providers - 98.91%
3 providers - 24.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in St. James 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. James area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of St. James residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 26% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in St. James.
There are seven internet providers serving the St. James area, and 98.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. James's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in St. James are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Christensen Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to St. James.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all St. James residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. St. James’s third most-available internet provider, Christensen Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 26% of St. James 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in St. James covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in St. James 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in St. James, $42.15.
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. James, $1.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in St. James. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. James's providers, 217 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 all households in St. James covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. James 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 St. James, $42.15.
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 St. James, $1.36.
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 St. James. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. James's providers, 217 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.
Fiber-optic from Christensen Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in St. James covering 26% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Christensen Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout St. James than other internet types.
Internet prices for Christensen Communications start at $7.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in St. James, $42.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Christensen Communications offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 60 Mbps in St. James. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. James's providers, 217 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of St. James, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside St. James, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in St. James and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in St. James at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in St. James at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many St. James residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of St. James may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to St. James DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in St. James with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in St. James. The next fastest internet provider in St. James is ARROWHEAD, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 88% of the area.
Christensen Communications offers the cheapest internet in St. James with plans starting at $7.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. James, $42.15.
Christensen Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in St. James, covering 26% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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