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Internet providers in Stillwater, MN
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.328% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 71% |
| Consolidated Communications | $25 | 10 - 1.5 Mbps | DSL | 3.724% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Stillwater internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Stillwater 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 Stillwater area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Stillwater residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.330% of those living in Stillwater.
There are five internet providers serving the Stillwater area, and 99.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stillwater's five internet providers, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Stillwater
The largest internet providers in Stillwater are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Stillwater.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Stillwater residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 71% of the area. Stillwater’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Stillwater residents.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Stillwater covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stillwater 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 Stillwater, $42.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stillwater, $2.47.
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 Stillwater. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Stillwater's providers, 288 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Stillwater covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Stillwater 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 Stillwater, $42.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stillwater, $2.47.
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 Stillwater. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Stillwater's providers, 288 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Stillwater covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Stillwater 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Stillwater, $42.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stillwater, $2.47.
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 Stillwater. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Stillwater's providers, 288 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Stillwater?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Stillwater with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.328% of households in Stillwater. The next fastest internet provider in Stillwater is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Stillwater?
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Stillwater with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stillwater, $42.00.
Is fiber internet available in Stillwater?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Stillwater, covering 5.328% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
What internet providers are available at my address?
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.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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