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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
SjobergsInc  | $29.95 | 20 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| SjobergsInc | $29.95 | 20 - 150 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.128% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Wiktel | $39.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.69%
2 providers - 97.70%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Thief River Falls residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 97% of those living in Thief River Falls.
There are five internet providers serving the Thief River Falls area, and 97.70% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Thief River Falls's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Thief River Falls are CenturyLink, SjobergsInc, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Thief River Falls.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Thief River Falls residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from SjobergsInc, which covers 99% of the area. Thief River Falls’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Thief River Falls 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Thief River Falls covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls, $50.98.
CenturyLink 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 Thief River Falls, $2.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Thief River Falls. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Thief River Falls's providers, 51 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from SjobergsInc offers broadband to all households in Thief River Falls covering 99% of the area.
SjobergsInc’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Thief River Falls residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for SjobergsInc start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Thief River Falls, $50.98.
SjobergsInc customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thief River Falls, $2.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, SjobergsInc offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Thief River Falls. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Thief River Falls's providers, 51 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Thief River Falls covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls, $50.98.
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 Thief River Falls, $2.68.
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 Thief River Falls. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Thief River Falls's providers, 51 Mbps.
Wiktel is the fastest internet provider in Thief River Falls with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Thief River Falls. The next fastest internet provider in Thief River Falls is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
SjobergsInc offers the cheapest internet in Thief River Falls with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Thief River Falls, $50.98.
SjobergsInc is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Thief River Falls, covering 0.128% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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