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

Arlington, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 7 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Arlington, 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 Arlington:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	96.5%
2	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	88.2%
3	Frontier	DSL	45 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
4	RS Fiber	wireless	50 Mbps	25 Mbps	76.7%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	Minnesota Valley	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	25.8%

Arlington MN Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Arlington compare to Sibley County? The average speed in Arlington is 24.39 Mbps which is faster than Sibley County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Arlington Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Arlington is 7 Mbps. This is 23.1% slower than the average in Minnesota and 39.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Arlington is 28.9% faster than the Sibley County average and 24.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Arlington is 7 Mbps. This is 6.2% faster than the Sibley County average and 39.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 51.1% of Sibley County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 40.4% of Sibley County residents
The average internet download speed in Sibley County is 18.92 Mbps based upon 16144 samples taken in the past year

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 Arlington 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Arlington, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Arlington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Chisholm, Hermantown, Madison, Nisswa, Ortonville, Pine River, Rogers

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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 Arlington, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55307

Who has the fastest internet service in Arlington?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Arlington.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Arlington - 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.

Arlington 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.