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Internet Providers in Staples, Minnesota

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Home Internet in Staples, MN

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 47.7%
    Staples speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 87.7%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 31.8%
  • 6. Arvig
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 26.3%
  • 7. CTC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17.2%
  • 8. West Central Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 32.1%
  • 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: 34.2%

Best Internet Providers in Staples, MN

In Staples, Minnesota, Spectrum offers a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps. With coverage of 47.70% of the city and plans starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum provides high-speed internet suitable for streaming, gaming, and multiple devices. Cable services cover 63% of Staples, meaning Spectrum serves nearly half the population, in line with the city's cable infrastructure.

CenturyLink ranks second, providing a DSL connection with speeds up to 10 Mbps. It covers 31.80% of Staples, with plans starting at $55 per month. Though slower than Spectrum, CenturyLink meets basic needs like web browsing and email. DSL services cover 39% of the city, aligning with CenturyLink's coverage and the existing DSL infrastructure. Both providers address the varied internet needs of Staples’ residents.

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
  • CenturyLink
  • Always ON
34.17%
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
  • Spectrum
  • Arvig
  • CTC
  • West Central Telephone
47.74%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Staples, MN

Provider Connection Types in Staples, MN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Staples, MN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
38.54%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
49.04%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
63.370000000000005%

List of Internet Providers in Staples, MN

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 10 Mbps
Arvig DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
CTC Fiber 1 Gbps
West Central Telephone Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Staples, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/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
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 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Arvig $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
CTC $64.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
West Central Telephone Association $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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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