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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 24% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | Wireless | 98% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.97%
3 providers - 4.16%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 55106 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 55106 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL 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 24% of those living in the 55106 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 55106 area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 55106, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Consolidated Communications | 76 Mbps | 53 Mbps | Wireless |
| Viasat | 19 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 149 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 85 Mbps | 59 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Saint Paul.
The largest internet providers serving the 55106 ZIP code are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 55106 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 81% of the area. Saint Paul’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 24% of residents in the 55106 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 55106 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55106 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 Saint Paul, $41.79.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Paul, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 55106 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saint Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55106 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Saint Paul, $41.79.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Paul, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 55106 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saint Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 55106 ZIP code, covering 24% 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 55106 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Saint Paul, $41.79.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Paul, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 55106 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 24% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 55106 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 55106 and the greater Saint Paul area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Paul at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Saint Paul at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 55106 ZIP, 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 Saint Paul may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 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 Saint Paul cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 55106 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 24% of households in 55106. The next fastest internet provider in the 55106 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 55106 ZIP with service starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Paul, $41.79.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 55106 ZIP code, covering 24% of the city.
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.
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