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Internet Providers in Big Lake, Minnesota

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Midco
    • AT&T
    • SkyNet Broadband
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Big Lake, MN

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 63.4%
    Big Lake speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 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: 24%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 95.2%
  • Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 16.8%
  • AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.3%
  • SkyNet Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 12.2%
  • 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: 9.6%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 24%

Best Internet Providers in Big Lake, MN

Spectrum, using a cable connection, headlines the roster of premium internet providers in Big Lake, Minnesota. With maximum download speeds rocketing to 1 Gbps, the service is available in 63% of the city. What makes it a favorite among consumers is its capacity to handle high-bandwidth activities like online gaming or HD streaming, all starting from $49.99 per month.

Windstream is another reputable provider in the region, delivering an expansive coverage for DSL at 94% - the most extensive in the area. The provider's maximum download speeds may be capped at 200 Mbps, which doesn't rival Spectrum's, but its wider coverage at a starting price of just $39.99 per month makes it a compelling option for Big Lake's residents. So, whether they opt for Spectrum or Windstream, residents in Big Lake have a variety of dependable and cost-effective high-speed internet plans to choose from.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
24.04%
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
  • Midco
  • SkyNet Broadband
63.42%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Big Lake, MN

Provider Connection Types in Big Lake, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Big Lake, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
94.17%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
79.54%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.49%

List of Internet Providers in Big Lake, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
Midco Fiber, Cable 5 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
SkyNet Broadband Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Big Lake, 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 $99.99/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
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Midco $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
SkyNet Broadband $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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