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Internet Providers in Independence, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Independence, MN

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 6.4%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 81.6%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Nextera
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XO
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77%
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Independence, MN

In Independence, Minnesota, Frontier dominates as the top internet service provider. Its DSL connection covers 99.70% of the city with download speeds reaching up to 115 Mbps. At a starting price of $64.99 per month, it offers reliable service and decent speed, making it a solid choice for most residents.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet serve as strong alternatives. Both provide satellite connections, ensuring 100% coverage throughout Independence — crucial in areas where wired connections are sparse. Viasat offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with an attractive starting price of $0 per month, presenting a budget-friendly option. Hughesnet delivers 25 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Though it offers lower speeds, it remains a viable choice due to its full coverage. Residents can rely on these satellite providers for consistent internet access, but may need to weigh speed trade-offs, especially with Hughesnet.

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
  • HughesNet
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • XO
  • GigFire
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Frontier
  • Mediacom
  • Nextera
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Independence, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Independence, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Independence, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
Nextera Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
XO Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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