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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 10% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
| 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 Nov 16, 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 - 99.46%
2 providers - 93.19%
3 providers - 20.28%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 55070 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 55070 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 5.190% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Saint Francis, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the 55070 area, and 93.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 55070, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 55070 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Windstream bringing cable and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to many in the 55070 ZIP code, covering 10% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 92% of the area. Saint Francis’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 16% of residents in the 55070 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 Nov 16, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 55070 ZIP code, covering 10% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 55070 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 Saint Francis, $47.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Francis, $0.93.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 55070 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Francis's providers, 244 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 Nov 16, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 55070 ZIP code, covering 92% 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 Saint Francis, $47.49.
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 Saint Francis, $0.93.
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 55070 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Francis's providers, 244 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 Nov 16, 2023.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 55070 ZIP code, covering 16% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Saint Francis, $47.49.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Francis, $0.93.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 55070 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Francis's providers, 244 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 55070 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 55070 and the greater Saint Francis area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Francis at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Francis at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 55070 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 55070 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in 55070. The next fastest internet provider in the 55070 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 16% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 55070 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Francis, $47.49.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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.
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