Who is our top ranked provider in Albert Lea MN? [Updated]

Best Albert Lea Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Albert Lea, 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 Albert Lea:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.9%
2	Jaguar Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	37.2%
3	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	99.5%
4	Radio Link Internet	wireless	300 Mbps	300 Mbps	26.3%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea compare to Freeborn County? The average speed in Albert Lea is 27.13 Mbps which is faster than Freeborn County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Albert Lea Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Albert Lea is 22.6% faster than the Freeborn County average and 16.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Albert Lea is 6.46 Mbps. This is 10.4% slower than the Freeborn County average and 44.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 67.0% of Freeborn County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 50.6% of Freeborn County residents
The average internet download speed in Freeborn County is 22.12 Mbps based upon 30616 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Albert Lea is 4.8% slower than the average in Minnesota and 16.3% 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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea, Minnesota.

How do the internet speeds in Albert Lea compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Albert Lea broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Becker, Coleraine, Elysian, Minneapolis, North Oaks, Shakopee, Stanchfield

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 Albert Lea, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 56007

Who has the fastest internet service in Albert Lea?

Jaguar Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Albert Lea.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

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.

Albert Lea 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.