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

Best Hoyt Lakes Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Hoyt Lakes, 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 Hoyt Lakes:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	99.4%
2	Zito West Holding	Fiber	1000 Mbps	15 Mbps	98.5%
3	Frontier	DSL	45 Mbps	3 Mbps	99.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hoyt Lakes 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

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 Hoyt Lakes of 1.23 Mbps are slower than the St. Louis County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Hoyt Lakes Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the St. Louis County population
The average internet download speed in Hoyt Lakes is 9.13 Mbps based upon 1216 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.3% of the Hoyt Lakes population
Fiber optic internet is available to 99.6% of Hoyt Lakes residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Hoyt Lakes, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Hoyt Lakes is 50.6% slower than the St. Louis County average and 71.8% 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 Hoyt Lakes 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 Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Hoyt Lakes broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Atwater, Blooming Prairie, Edina, Goodhue, Hampton, Nevis, Oronoco

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 Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55750

Who has the fastest internet service in Hoyt Lakes?

Mediacom and Zito West Holding with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Hoyt Lakes.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Hoyt Lakes - 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.

Hoyt Lakes 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.