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Internet providers in St. James, MN
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St. James internet service at a glance
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 DSL, which covers 99% of St. James residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% 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.
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The largest internet providers in St. James are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of St. James residents.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Mar 10, 2020.
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 $49/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in St. James, $44.75.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.08 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. James, $2.03.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in St. James. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. James's providers, 269 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 Mar 10, 2020.
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, $44.75.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.33 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. James, $2.03.
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, 269 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Mar 10, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in St. James covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of St. James 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in St. James, $44.75.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 2 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $30.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. James, $2.03.
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. James. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. James's providers, 269 Mbps.
St. James, MN internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $49/mo. | 12 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99/mo. | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Christensen Communications Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 26% |
| HughesNet | $59.99/mo. | 2 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| ViaSat, Inc. | $50/mo. | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Minnesota Valley Television Improvement Corporation | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Arvig Enterprises, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 88% |
| Christensen Communications Company | - | - | 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 Mar 10, 2020.
Need help?Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in St. James?
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 Christensen Communications Company, offering download speeds up to 60 Mbps to 26% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in St. James?
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in St. James with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. James, $44.75.
Is fiber internet available in St. James?
Christensen Communications Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in St. James, covering 26% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
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.
What’s the best internet provider in my area?
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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