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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
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 47.7%
    Staples speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 87.7%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 48%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.2%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 60.8%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 77.2%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 48%
  • 9. Arvig
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 26.3%
  • 10. CTC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17.2%
  • West Central Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 32.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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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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
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Arvig DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
CTC Fiber 1 Gbps
West Central Telephone Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Staples, MN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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