Lake City, MN High Speed Internet Service
There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Lake City, Minnesota and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Lake City:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Hiawatha Broadband Communications | Fiber, wireless | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 96.3% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | CenturyLink | DSL | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 35.1% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Lake City MN Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Lake City have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Lake City of 17 Mbps are faster than the Goodhue County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Minnesota.
Lake City Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Lake City is 64.3% faster than the average in Minnesota and 44.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 42.5% of the Goodhue County population
The average internet download speed in Lake City is 46.8 Mbps based upon 11248 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 96.0% of the Lake City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Lake City residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Lake City, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Lake City residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Hiawatha Broadband Communications as the top provider for Lake City, Minnesota.
How do the internet speeds in Lake City compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Click through to see how the Lake City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Elgin, Gilbert, Hermantown, Morris, North Branch, Red Wing, Solway
What is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lake City, Minnesota?
The following zip codes were used: 55041
Who has the fastest internet service in Lake City?
Hiawatha Broadband Communications and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Lake City.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Lake City - CenturyLink.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
Lake City Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Mediacom
- 170+ channels
- TiVo integrated search
- 3 video package tiers
- Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages