Bird Island, Minnesota Broadband Internet Service
There are a total of 8 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Bird Island, 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 Bird Island:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 99.8% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 80 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 99.7% |
3 | Keltgen Technology | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | RS Fiber | wireless | 50 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | Minnesota Valley | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
6 | LTD Broadband | wireless | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 60.4% |
7 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
8 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Bird Island 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 Bird Island which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Bird Island of 24.43 Mbps are faster than the Renville County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Minnesota.
Bird Island Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Bird Island is 173.1% faster than the Renville County average and 53.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Bird Island is 24.43 Mbps. This is 275.3% faster than the Renville County average and 110.6% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 60.0% of Renville County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 23.8% of Renville County residents
The average internet download speed in Renville County is 18.2 Mbps based upon 9184 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Bird Island is 74.5% faster than the average in Minnesota and 53.4% faster 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 Bird Island 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 Bird Island, Minnesota.
Who has the fastest internet service in Bird Island?
Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Bird Island.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Bird Island, Minnesota?
The following zip codes were used: 55310
What is fiber internet service?
Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Bird Island internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Bird Island compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Click through to see how the Bird Island broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: East Bethel, Golden Valley, Lake City, Robbinsdale, Sandstone, Twin Lakes, Zumbrota
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Bird Island - CenturyLink.
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 Bird Island, Minnesota?
Keltgen Technology, RS Fiber and Minnesota Valley provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Bird Island.
Bird Island 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.
Mediacom
- 170+ channels
- TiVo integrated search
- 3 video package tiers
- Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
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