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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 79% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 65% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 96% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 99.73%
3 providers - 4.37%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in South 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 South St. Paul area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of South St. Paul residents. No DSL or fiber-optic providers are currently available in South St. Paul, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the South St. Paul area, and 99.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among South St. Paul's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in South St. Paul are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to South St. Paul.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all South St. Paul residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 79% of the area. South St. Paul’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 65% of South St. Paul 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in South St. Paul covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South 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 South 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 South 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 South St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South St. Paul's providers, 360 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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in South St. Paul covering 79% 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 South 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 South 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 South 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 South St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South St. Paul's providers, 360 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in South St. Paul covering 65% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in South 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 South 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 South 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 South St. Paul. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South St. Paul's providers, 360 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of South St. Paul, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside South St. Paul, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in South St. Paul and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in South St. Paul at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in South St. Paul at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many South St. Paul residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in South St. Paul with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in South St. Paul. The next fastest internet provider in South St. Paul is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 79% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in South St. Paul with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in South St. Paul, $53.74.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in South St. Paul, covering 79% of the city.
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