Best Taylors Falls Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Taylors Falls, 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 Taylors Falls:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Midcontinent CommunicationsCable1000 Mbps20 Mbps96.0%
2FrontierDSL115 Mbps7 Mbps98.8%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Taylors Falls 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 Taylors Falls have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Taylors Falls are compared to Chisago County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Minnesota overall?
Average download speeds in Taylors Falls of 14.82 Mbps are slower than the Chisago County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

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Taylors Falls Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in Taylors Falls is 48% slower than the average in Minnesota and 54.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 67.1% of the Chisago County population

  • The average internet download speed in Taylors Falls is 14.82 Mbps based upon 432 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 95.8% of the Taylors Falls population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Taylors Falls residents

  • There are 4 residential internet providers in Taylors Falls, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city

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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 Taylors Falls 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 Midcontinent Communications as the top provider for Taylors Falls, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Taylors Falls?

Midcontinent Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Taylors Falls.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Taylors Falls, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55074 and 55084

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Taylors Falls internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Taylors Falls compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Taylors Falls broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Afton, Bayport, Bird Island, Maple Grove, Otsego, Pequot Lakes, Stewartville

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Taylors Falls, Minnesota population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Taylors Falls, Minnesota?

Frontier provides broadband internet service to 98.8% of Taylors Falls.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.




Taylors Falls 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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