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Internet Providers in Dent, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Dent, MN

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 96.8%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Arvig
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 63.9%
  • 4. Park Region Mutual Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 5.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Dent, MN

If you're a Dent, Minnesota resident in need of internet, Arvig might be the go-to provider. Covering 79% of the city, Arvig offers a mix of DSL, fiber, and cable connections, delivering impressive download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Their plans start at $70 per month, making it an attractive option for those seeking fast and dependable connectivity.

However, don't discount Viasat Internet and Hughesnet as they too provide robust service in Dent. Viasat covers 97% of Dent via satellite and offers download speeds reaching up to 10 Mbps. The plans begin at just $49.99 per month. Meanwhile, Hughesnet promisingly covers the entire city with its satellite service. With download speeds maxing at up to 25 Mbps, it also starts with pricing at $49.99 per month. Despite the slower speed compared to Arvig, Viasat and Hughesnet offer comprehensive coverage.

A look at the broader internet coverage in Dent reveals that 84% of the area has DSL, 33% cable, 10% fiber, a mere 1% can access fixed wireless, while satellite coverage extends throughout the city. Each provider, Arvig, Viasat, and Hughesnet, offers unique features that might make them a perfect fit for the diverse needs of Dent's residents.

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
  • Viasat
96.77%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Park Region Mutual Telephone Company
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Arvig
63.85999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Dent, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Dent, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
84.1%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
33.17%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.69%

List of Internet Providers in Dent, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Arvig DSL, Fiber, Cable 1 Gbps
Park Region Mutual Telephone Company DSL, Fiber 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Dent, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Arvig $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber, Cable
Park Region Mutual Telephone Company $55.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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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