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Internet Providers in Mankato, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Mankato, MN
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Consolidated
    • Midco
    • PCs for People
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 84.2%
    Mankato speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. 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: 32.4%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.7%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.7%
  • 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: 22.3%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.4%
  • 9. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 54.4%
  • 10. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.5%
  • 11. PCs for People
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Mankato, MN

Residents of Mankato, Minnesota, benefit most from Spectrum, but only where it’s available. Spectrum offers a cable connection with 84.20% coverage of the city and maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, it balances speed, coverage, and value, especially for high-bandwidth households.

If Spectrum isn’t an option, Viasat Internet and EarthLink 5G Home Internet are solid alternatives. Viasat delivers satellite internet with 100% citywide coverage, reaching speeds of up to 150 Mbps for $99.99 per month. Although pricier, Viasat’s complete coverage ensures everyone in Mankato can connect. EarthLink provides 5G internet to 31.70% of the city, offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps starting at $39.95 per month.

In terms of availability in Mankato, satellite internet covers 100% of the city, fiber reaches 85%, fixed wireless extends to 59%, cable covers 48%, and DSL connects 44%.

Best Internet Providers in Mankato, MN

Consolidated Communications and Spectrum are the top internet providers in Mankato. Of the two, Consolidated Communications is the best choice for locals, because it offers strong speeds and availability. Consolidated’s fiber internet service is available in approximately 54.4 percent of the city, and its download speeds can reach up to 300 Mbps, though speed can vary based on your precise location.

If you’re looking for an alternate option, Spectrum is readily available in 84.2 percent of the city. Spectrum plans start as low as $50 per month for 12 months. Spectrum users can reach download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary).

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
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Consolidated
  • Midco
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
84.19%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Mankato, Minnesota

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Mankato, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Mankato, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
43.63%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
85.08%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
48.43%

Internet Providers in Mankato, 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
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
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Consolidated Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
PCs for People $15/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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