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Internet providers in White Bear Lake, MN
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White Bear Lake, MN internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| GTT Communications | - | - | DSL | 3.064% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Nextera | - | - | Wireless | 21% |
*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?White Bear Lake internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of White Bear Lake 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 15% of those living in White Bear Lake.
There are six internet providers serving the White Bear Lake area, and 99.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among White Bear Lake's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in White Bear Lake
The largest internet providers in White Bear Lake are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to White Bear Lake.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all White Bear Lake residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 91% of the area. White Bear Lake’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 15% of White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake, $46.24.
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 White Bear Lake, $2.43.
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 White Bear Lake. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all White Bear Lake's providers, 360 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 nearly all households in White Bear Lake covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake, $46.24.
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 White Bear Lake, $2.43.
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 White Bear Lake. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all White Bear Lake's providers, 360 Mbps.
CenturyLink fiber-optic 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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in White Bear Lake covering 15% 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 White Bear Lake than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in White Bear Lake, $46.24.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.42 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in White Bear Lake, $2.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in White Bear Lake. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all White Bear Lake's providers, 360 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of White Bear Lake, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside White Bear Lake, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in White Bear Lake and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in White Bear Lake at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in White Bear Lake at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many White Bear Lake residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in White Bear Lake?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in White Bear Lake with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 15% of households in White Bear Lake. The next fastest internet provider in White Bear Lake is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in White Bear Lake?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in White Bear Lake with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in White Bear Lake, $46.24.
Is fiber internet available in White Bear Lake?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in White Bear Lake, covering 15% of the city.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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