| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Baldwin Telecom  | $99.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| 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 - 98.65%
2 providers - 96.57%
3 providers - 13.22%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in River Falls is comparable to the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the River Falls area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of River Falls residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in River Falls.
There are five internet providers serving the River Falls area, and 96.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among River Falls's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in River Falls are AT&T, Xfinity, and Baldwin Telecom bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to River Falls.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all River Falls residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. River Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Baldwin Telecom, offers fiber-optic to around 13% of River Falls 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in River Falls covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in River Falls 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in River Falls, $63.98.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in River Falls, $1.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in River Falls. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all River Falls's providers, 215 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in River Falls covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but River Falls 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 River Falls, $63.98.
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 River Falls, $1.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in River Falls. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all River Falls's providers, 215 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 Baldwin Telecom offers broadband to a limited number of households in River Falls covering 13% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Baldwin Telecom is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout River Falls than other internet types.
Internet prices for Baldwin Telecom start at $99.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in River Falls, $63.98.
Baldwin Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in River Falls, $1.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Baldwin Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in River Falls. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all River Falls's providers, 215 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of River Falls, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside River Falls, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in River Falls and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in River Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in River Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many River Falls residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in River Falls with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in River Falls. The next fastest internet provider in River Falls is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in River Falls with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in River Falls, $63.98.
Baldwin Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in River Falls, covering 13% of the city.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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