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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
SjobergsInc  | $29.95 | 20 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| SjobergsInc | $29.95 | 20 - 150 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.430% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Wiktel | $39.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
*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 - 96.96%
2 providers - 94.55%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 56701 ZIP code 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 56701 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in the 56701 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 56701 area, and 94.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 56701, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 56701 ZIP code are CenturyLink, SjobergsInc, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 56701 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from SjobergsInc, which covers 95% of the area. Thief River Falls’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 56701 ZIP code.
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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 the 56701 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 56701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% 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 nearly all households in the 56701 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
SjobergsInc’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 56701 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 56701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% 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 the 56701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 56701 ZIP 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 56701 ZIP code. 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 the 56701 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 56701. The next fastest internet provider in the 56701 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
SjobergsInc offers the cheapest internet in the 56701 ZIP with service 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 serving the 56701 ZIP code, covering 0.430% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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