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Internet Providers in Albany, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Albany, MN

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 45.3%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 50.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Albany Fiber Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 92.7%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.3%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.1%

Best Internet Providers in Albany, MN

Albany, Minnesota, sees Spectrum as its leading internet service provider. Spectrum offers cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, ideal for streaming, gaming, and remote work. Pricing starts at $49.99 per month. However, Spectrum covers only about 45.30% of the area, limiting access for some.

Viasat Internet ranks second, providing universal satellite coverage throughout Albany. Every household can access Viasat’s service, which offers speeds up to 150 Mbps. While not as fast as Spectrum, these speeds suffice for browsing, social media, and streaming. Viasat’s plans start at $99.99 per month.

Albany residents benefit from diverse internet options. Satellite covers 100% of the area, cable reaches 93%, and fiber is expanding with 45% coverage. These options ensure varying needs and budgets are met.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
60.06%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Albany Fiber Communications
92.67%

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Provider Connection Types in Albany, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Albany, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.18%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
44.95%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.71000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Albany, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Albany Fiber Communications Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Albany, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Albany Fiber Communications $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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