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Internet providers in Zimmerman, MN
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| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | $75 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.329% |
| MIDCO | - | 150 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| 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?Zimmerman internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Zimmerman residents. Cable 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 8.330% of those living in Zimmerman.
There are four internet providers serving the Zimmerman area, and 98.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Zimmerman's four internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Zimmerman
The largest internet providers in Zimmerman are Windstream, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Zimmerman.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all Zimmerman residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Zimmerman’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Zimmerman residents.
Windstream 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 Windstream offers broadband to all households in Zimmerman covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in Zimmerman 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $43.33.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 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 Zimmerman, $2.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Zimmerman. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Zimmerman's providers, 83 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 Zimmerman covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman, $43.33.
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 Zimmerman, $2.28.
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 Zimmerman. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Zimmerman's providers, 83 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Zimmerman covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Zimmerman 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $43.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Zimmerman, $2.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Zimmerman. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Zimmerman's providers, 83 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Zimmerman?
MIDCO is the fastest internet provider in Zimmerman with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Zimmerman. The next fastest internet provider in Zimmerman is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Zimmerman?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Zimmerman with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $43.33.
Is fiber internet available in Zimmerman?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Zimmerman, covering 8.329% 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 a new modem for fiber internet?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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