Who is our top ranked provider in Waite Park MN? [Updated]

Best Waite Park Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Waite Park, 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 Waite Park:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.8%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	82.9%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Waite Park 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 Waite Park 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

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Waite Park are compared to Stearns County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Minnesota overall?
Average download speeds in Waite Park of 33.87 Mbps are faster than the Stearns County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Waite Park Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Waite Park is 18.9% faster than the average in Minnesota and 4.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 58.5% of the Stearns County population
The average internet download speed in Waite Park is 33.87 Mbps based upon 11528 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.1% of the Waite Park population
Fiber optic internet is available to 9.5% of Waite Park residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Waite Park, 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 Waite Park 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Waite Park, Minnesota.

How do the internet speeds in Waite Park compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Waite Park broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Atwater, Columbus, Minneapolis, Nisswa, Norwood Young America, Orono, St Augusta

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 Waite Park, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 56301, 56387 and 56388

Who has the fastest internet service in Waite Park?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Waite Park.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Waite Park - 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.

Waite Park 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.