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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.510% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | 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 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 - 99.32%
2 providers - 98.25%
3 providers - 3.36%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Spring Lake Park residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.500% of those living in Spring Lake Park.
There are five internet providers serving the Spring Lake Park area, and 98.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Spring Lake Park's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Spring Lake Park are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Spring Lake Park.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Spring Lake Park residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 96% of the area. Spring Lake Park’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park, $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 Spring Lake Park, $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 Spring Lake Park. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Spring Lake Park'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 nearly all households in Spring Lake Park covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park, $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 Spring Lake Park, $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 Spring Lake Park. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Spring Lake Park'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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Spring Lake Park covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Spring Lake Park 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Spring Lake Park, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Spring Lake Park, $1.99.
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 Spring Lake Park. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Spring Lake Park's providers, 360 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Spring Lake Park with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Spring Lake Park. The next fastest internet provider in Spring Lake Park is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Spring Lake Park with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Spring Lake Park, $53.74.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Spring Lake Park, covering 5.510% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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