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Internet providers in St. Paul, MN

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St. Paul, MN internet providers

Provider
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable100%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL68%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic26%
Communications - -Wired0.031%
Communications - -Fiber-optic0.028%

*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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St. Paul internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    285068

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.94%

    2 providers - 99.52%

    3 providers - 5.76%

    4+ providers - 0.03%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 93%

    DSL - 12%

    Fiber - 15%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in St. Paul 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. Paul area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of St. Paul residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in St. Paul.

There are five internet providers serving the St. Paul area, and 99.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. Paul's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Compare St. Paul internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    St. Paul – Mbps

    MN – 112 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    St. Paul – Mbps

    MN – 35 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in St. Paul.

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Top high-speed internet providers in St. Paul

The largest internet providers in St. Paul are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to St. Paul.

Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all St. Paul residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 68% of the area. St. Paul’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 26% of St. Paul residents.

Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

25 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in St. Paul covering 100% of the area.

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

Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in St. Paul, $53.74.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Paul, $1.99.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Paul's providers, 360 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

68%

*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 most households in St. Paul covering 68% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in St. Paul 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 St. Paul, $53.74.

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. Paul, $1.99.

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. Paul. These download speeds are available to 68% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.

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CenturyLink fiber-optic internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

26%

*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 CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in St. Paul covering 26% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout St. Paul than other internet types.

Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in St. Paul, $53.74.

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. Paul, $1.99.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of St. Paul, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside St. Paul, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in St. Paul and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in St. Paul at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in St. Paul at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many St. Paul residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in St. Paul with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in St. Paul. The next fastest internet provider in St. Paul is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 68% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in St. Paul with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. Paul, $53.74.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in St. Paul, covering 26% of the city. Communications also offers fiber internet in St. Paul and is available to 0.028% of households.

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.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.

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