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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 98% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 63% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.18%
2 providers - 61.85%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Scandia 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 Scandia area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Scandia residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Scandia, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Scandia area, and 61.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Scandia's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Scandia are Frontier, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Scandia.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Scandia residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 63% of the area. Scandia’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Scandia 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Scandia covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Scandia 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Scandia, $57.49.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to most households in Scandia covering 63% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Scandia residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Scandia, $57.49.
Midcontinent Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scandia, $3.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Scandia. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scandia's providers, 350 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Scandia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Scandia 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 Scandia, $57.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Scandia, $3.59.
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 Scandia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Scandia's providers, 350 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Scandia with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 63% of households in Scandia. The next fastest internet provider in Scandia is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Scandia with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Scandia, $57.49.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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