Who is our top ranked provider in Long Prairie MN? [Updated]

Long Prairie, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Long Prairie, 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 Long Prairie:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Consolidated	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.7%
3	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	10 Mbps	81.2%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie of 3.45 Mbps are slower than the Todd County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Long Prairie Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Todd County is 17.88 Mbps based upon 17936 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Long Prairie is 3.45 Mbps. This is 62.1% slower than the average in Minnesota and 70.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Long Prairie is 7.4% slower than the Todd County average and 48.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Long Prairie is 3.45 Mbps. This is 18.6% slower than the Todd County average and 70.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 33.0% of Todd County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 40.9% of Todd County residents

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 Long Prairie 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 Consolidated as the top provider for Long Prairie, Minnesota.

How do the internet speeds in Long Prairie compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Long Prairie broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Albany, Annandale, Buffalo, Le Roy, Maple Plain, Rockford, St Anthony

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Long Prairie, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 56347

Who has the fastest internet service in Long Prairie?

Consolidated with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Long Prairie.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Long Prairie - 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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Long Prairie, MN residents.

Long Prairie 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.