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Internet Providers in Paynesville, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Paynesville, MN

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 66.3%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 56.5%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.2%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Arvig
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 10.3%
  • 8. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.5%
  • VIBRANT Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 72.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 29.7%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.2%

Best Internet Providers in Paynesville, MN

Paynesville, Minnesota, has three main internet service providers: Kinetic by Windstream, Viasat Internet, and EarthLink 5G Home Internet.

Kinetic by Windstream provides a DSL connection with speeds up to 50 Mbps for $40 per month. This option covers 66.30% of Paynesville, making it accessible to most residents who seek a balance between cost and performance. However, it may not suffice for users needing higher speeds or with multiple devices.

Viasat Internet covers 100% of the city with its satellite service, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps at $99.99 per month. While it's more expensive, Viasat is an excellent choice for areas lacking DSL or other connections.

Although EarthLink 5G Home Internet only covers 10.20% of Paynesville, it offers 5G speeds up to 25 Mbps starting at $39.95 per month.

For those in Paynesville, these providers cater to a variety of needs and budgets, ensuring most residents can find a suitable internet service.

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
  • EarthLink
  • Always ON
27.24%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Midco
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Mediacom
  • Arvig
  • VIBRANT Broadband
72.72%

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Provider Connection Types in Paynesville, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Paynesville, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
82.17999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
56.010000000000005%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
65.68%

List of Internet Providers in Paynesville, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 100 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Arvig DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Midco Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
VIBRANT Broadband Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Paynesville, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, 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 $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Arvig $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *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
VIBRANT Broadband $49.95/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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