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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Jaguar Communications  | - | 3 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.917% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Broadband Corp | - | - | Wireless | 11% |
*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 - 99.80%
2 providers - 99.49%
3 providers - 2.90%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Victoria 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 Victoria area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Victoria residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 98% of those living in Victoria.
There are seven internet providers serving the Victoria area, and 99.49% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Victoria's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Victoria are CenturyLink and Mediacom bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Victoria.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Victoria residents, covering 80% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 22% of the area. Victoria’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 99% of Victoria 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Victoria covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Victoria 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 Victoria, $51.24.
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 Victoria, $1.31.
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 Victoria. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Victoria's providers, 310 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 some, but not many households in Victoria covering 22% 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 Victoria 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 Victoria, $51.24.
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 Victoria, $1.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Victoria. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Victoria's providers, 310 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Victoria covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Victoria residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Victoria, $51.24.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Victoria, $1.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Victoria. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Victoria's providers, 310 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Victoria, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Victoria, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Victoria and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Victoria at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Victoria at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Victoria residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Victoria with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Victoria. The next fastest internet provider in Victoria is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 80% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Victoria with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Victoria, $51.24.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Victoria, covering 22% of the city. Jaguar Communications also offers fiber internet in Victoria and is available to 1.917% of households.
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.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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