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Internet Providers in
Albert Lea, MN

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Home Internet in Albert Lea, MN
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Midco
    • Metronet
    • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
    • GigFire
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.1%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.4%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 91.9%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.4%
  • 9. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 10. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.2%
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 31.8%
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 74%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Albert Lea, MN

In Albert Lea, Minnesota, Spectrum provides cable internet covering 77.90% of the city. With download speeds up to 1 Gbps and prices starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum offers high-speed internet suitable for both casual users and heavy streamers or gamers.

Metronet brings fiber internet to the table with speeds as high as 5.12 Gbps. Starting at $29.95 per month, it’s an affordable option for high-speed users. Despite its 62.20% coverage being less extensive than Spectrum’s, it still serves a large portion of the city’s residents.

Viasat offers satellite internet with a unique edge—100% coverage. This makes it an ideal solution for remote areas. It delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps at a starting price of $99.99 per month, ensuring reliable internet where other services might fall short.

Albert Lea residents can choose from cable, fiber, and satellite options to meet their internet needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Midco
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Metronet
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
  • GigFire
77.88000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Albert Lea, Minnesota

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Provider Connection Types in Albert Lea, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Albert Lea, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.77%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
78.52%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
81.16%

Internet Providers in Albert Lea, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet Air $47/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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