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Internet Providers in Clearwater, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Clearwater, MN
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • Arvig
    • Midco
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In 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: 53.2%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.4%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 75.6%
  • 6. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 76.5%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.2%
  • 8. Arvig
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65%
  • 9. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 38.7%
  • 10. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Clearwater, MN

In Clearwater, Minnesota, residents with access to Frontier might find it their top choice for internet service. Frontier covers 76.50% of the city and offers download speeds up to 115 Mbps with a DSL connection. At $64.99 per month, it balances speed and cost effectively in a city with 76% DSL coverage.

For those seeking alternatives, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide viable options with full 100% coverage. Viasat offers satellite internet with speeds up to 150 Mbps but starts higher at $99.99 per month. On the other hand, Hughesnet, also via satellite, provides up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month.

In Clearwater, fixed wireless covers 83% of the city, while cable and fiber are less common at 29% and 38%, respectively. This makes satellite services from Viasat and Hughesnet crucial for areas lacking other connection types.

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
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Arvig
  • Midco
65.03999999999999%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Clearwater, Minnesota

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Provider Connection Types in Clearwater, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Clearwater, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
75.92999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
37.69%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
29.04%

Internet Providers in Clearwater, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/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 50 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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Arvig $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Midco $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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