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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.329% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.54%
2 providers - 98.46%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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 100% of Zimmerman residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% 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 $50 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Zimmerman are Midcontinent Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Zimmerman.
Cable internet from Midcontinent Communications 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.
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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 Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to all households in Zimmerman covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Zimmerman residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $61.66.
Midcontinent Communications 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 Zimmerman, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Zimmerman. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Zimmerman's providers, 350 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.
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 $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $61.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Zimmerman, $3.85.
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 much slower than the average max speeds from all Zimmerman's providers, 350 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.
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 $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Zimmerman, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Zimmerman. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Zimmerman's providers, 350 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Zimmerman with download speeds up to 2,000 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 2,000 Mbps to 8.329% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications offers the cheapest internet in Zimmerman with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Zimmerman, $61.66.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Zimmerman, covering 8.329% of the city.
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.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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