Byron, Minnesota Broadband Internet Service

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

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Minnesota WiFiwireless1000 Mbps1000 Mbps100.0%
2SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps100.0%
3Jaguar CommunicationsFiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps72.5%
4LTD Broadbandwireless250 Mbps250 Mbps99.8%
5FrontierDSL115 Mbps7 Mbps98.6%
6ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Byron 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 Byron have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Byron compare to Olmsted County? The average speed in Byron is 38.94 Mbps which is faster than Olmsted County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

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Byron Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in Byron is 36.7% faster than the average in Minnesota and 20.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 65.9% of the Olmsted County population

  • The average internet download speed in Byron is 38.94 Mbps based upon 12624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Byron population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 76.2% of Byron residents

  • There are 7 residential internet providers in Byron, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city

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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 Byron 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 Minnesota WiFi as the top provider for Byron, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Byron?

Minnesota WiFi and Jaguar Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Byron.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Byron, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55920, 56072, 56466 and 56479

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

Click through to see how the Byron broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Grand Rapids, Maple Plain, Morris, Morristown, New London, Osakis, Roseville

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Byron, Minnesota?

Minnesota WiFi and Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Byron.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Byron, MN residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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.




Byron 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.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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