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

La Crescent, Minnesota Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of La Crescent, 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 La Crescent:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Ace	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.9%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

La Crescent 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 La Crescent have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in La Crescent compare to Houston County? The average speed in La Crescent is 36.74 Mbps which is faster than Houston County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

La Crescent Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in La Crescent is 29% faster than the average in Minnesota and 13.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 25.9% of the Houston County population
The average internet download speed in La Crescent is 36.74 Mbps based upon 16936 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the La Crescent population
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of La Crescent residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in La Crescent, MN providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 La Crescent 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 Ace as the top provider for La Crescent, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in La Crescent?

Ace with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in La Crescent.

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

The following zip codes were used: 55947

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 La Crescent internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
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 La Crescent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the La Crescent broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Dilworth, Dundas, Franklin, Menahga, Roseville, St Paul Park, Vadnais Heights

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in La Crescent - Ace.

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 La Crescent, Minnesota?

Ace provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of La Crescent.

La Crescent 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.