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Internet Providers in Preston, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Preston, MN
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • HBC
    • MiBroadband
    • 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: 66.2%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 48.8%
    Preston speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 95%
  • 6. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 8.5%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.2%
  • 8. HBC
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.7%
  • MiBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 62.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Preston, MN

In Preston, Minnesota, CenturyLink stands as the leading internet provider. With DSL connections offering download speeds up to 80 Mbps, it covers 51.10% of the city. At a starting price of $55 per month, CenturyLink balances performance and cost, making it ideal for households with moderate internet usage.

Viasat Internet covers 100% of Preston via satellite connections, making it suitable for areas where DSL or wired options fall short. It offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps but starts at $99.99 per month, which is higher than CenturyLink. Meanwhile, HughesNet also provides satellite connections, covering 99.80% of the city. HughesNet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month.

This variety ensures that nearly every household in Preston can access high-speed internet, meeting a range of needs and budgets.

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
  • HBC
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • MiBroadband
62.129999999999995%

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Provider Connection Types in Preston, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Preston, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
57.07%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
47.96%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.92%

Internet Providers in Preston, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
HBC $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
MiBroadband $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, 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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