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Internet Providers in Waconia, Minnesota

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    • Quantum Fiber
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • CenturyLink
    • Broadband Corp
    • Metronet
    • Nuvera
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Waconia, MN

  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 21.4%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 87.3%
    Waconia speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 45.5%
  • 7. Broadband Corp
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 73.8%
    Waconia speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • Nuvera
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20%

Best Internet Providers in Waconia, MN

CenturyLink takes the top spot among the diverse range of internet service providers in Waconia, Minnesota. With a broad spectrum of connection types, including DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless, they cover 47% of Waconia. Despite not having the highest coverage, CenturyLink offers superb download speeds up to 940 Mbps. Starting at just $30 per month, residents can enjoy speedy, reliable service.

On the other hand, if you're looking for extensive coverage, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet have you covered. These satellite providers offer a whopping 100% coverage across Waconia. Although Viasat surpasses Hughesnet in maximum speed (100 Mbps versus 25 Mbps), both providers' plans start at $49.99 per month. But remember, while satellite connections deliver comprehensive coverage, they can't compete with the speed of cable, fiber, and DSL, as evidenced by CenturyLink's offering.

Ultimately, Waconia residents will choose their provider based on personal needs and preferences, shaping their digital experience.

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
  • Nuvera
  • Always ON
63.22%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Broadband Corp
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
87.33999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Waconia, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Waconia, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
46.93%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.1%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
27.12%

List of Internet Providers in Waconia, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Quantum Fiber Fiber 940 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
Nuvera Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Waconia, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Broadband Corp $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nuvera $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
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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