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Internet Providers in Sandstone, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Sandstone, MN

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.9%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 34.3%
  • 5. SCI Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 33.1%
  • 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: 8.9%

Best Internet Providers in Sandstone, MN

CenturyLink is the top internet provider in Sandstone, Minnesota, if available. It offers a DSL connection covering 34.30% of the city with speeds up to 80 Mbps. Starting at $55 per month, it balances speed and cost. Despite limited coverage, CenturyLink provides a reliable connection suitable for many households.

For those outside CenturyLink's reach, Viasat Internet is a key alternative. Its satellite connection covers 100% of Sandstone, ensuring access for all residents. Viasat delivers higher speeds of up to 150 Mbps but at a starting price of $99.99 per month. Though more expensive, Viasat guarantees no one in Sandstone goes without internet, crucial for those in remote areas. With complete satellite coverage and partial availability of other connections, Viasat fills gaps left by CenturyLink and others.

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
  • Always ON
8.94%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • SCI Broadband
33.1%

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Provider Connection Types in Sandstone, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sandstone, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
34.2%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
32.6%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.91%

List of Internet Providers in Sandstone, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
SCI Broadband Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sandstone, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
SCI Broadband $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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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