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Shop the best Sleepy Eye internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| Mediacom | $39.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Nuvera Communications  | $74.95 | 60 - 28 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Nuvera Communications | $74.95 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.375% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| ARROWHEAD | - | 25 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sleepy Eye 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 Sleepy Eye area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Sleepy Eye residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Sleepy Eye, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Sleepy Eye area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sleepy Eye's five internet providers, prices start at $39.99 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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| Mediacom | 131 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sleepy Eye.
The largest internet providers in Sleepy Eye are Mediacom, Nuvera Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Sleepy Eye.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Sleepy Eye residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Nuvera Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Sleepy Eye’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sleepy Eye residents.
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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 Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Sleepy Eye covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sleepy Eye residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sleepy Eye, $53.73.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sleepy Eye, $0.99.
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 Sleepy Eye. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sleepy Eye's providers, 295 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 Nuvera Communications offers broadband to all households in Sleepy Eye covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Nuvera Communications uses telephone lines in Sleepy Eye 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 Nuvera Communications start at $74.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Sleepy Eye, $53.73.
Nuvera Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sleepy Eye, $0.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Nuvera Communications offers download speeds up to 28 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Sleepy Eye. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sleepy Eye's providers, 295 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sleepy Eye covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sleepy Eye 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sleepy Eye, $53.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sleepy Eye, $0.99.
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 Sleepy Eye. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sleepy Eye's providers, 295 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Sleepy Eye with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sleepy Eye. The next fastest internet provider in Sleepy Eye is Nuvera Communications, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 0.375% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Sleepy Eye with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sleepy Eye, $53.73.
Nuvera Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sleepy Eye, covering 0.375% of the city.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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