Best Waterville Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Waterville, 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 Waterville:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Radio Link Internet | wireless | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Midcontinent Communications | Cable | 200 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 99.6% |
3 | Frontier | DSL | 90 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 97.1% |
4 | LTD Broadband | wireless | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 76.2% |
5 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
6 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Waterville MN Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Waterville which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Waterville compare to Le Sueur County? The average speed in Waterville is 22.7 Mbps which is slower than Le Sueur County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.
Waterville Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Waterville is 10.1% slower than the Le Sueur County average and 29.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Waterville is 4.48 Mbps. This is 30.9% slower than the Le Sueur County average and 61.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 69.5% of Le Sueur County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 23.3% of Le Sueur County residents
The average internet download speed in Le Sueur County is 25.24 Mbps based upon 44152 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Waterville is 20.3% slower than the average in Minnesota and 29.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Waterville 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 Radio Link Internet as the top provider for Waterville, Minnesota.
How do the internet speeds in Waterville compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Click through to see how the Waterville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bloomington, Gilbert, Lakefield, Medina, Mora, New Richland, Taylors Falls
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 Waterville, Minnesota?
The following zip codes were used: 56096
Who has the fastest internet service in Waterville?
Radio Link Internet with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Waterville.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Waterville - Frontier.
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.
Waterville 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
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
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices