Who is our top ranked provider in Norwood Young America MN? [Updated]

Norwood Young America, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 7 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Norwood Young America, 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 Norwood Young America:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.3%
2	Jaguar Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	31.4%
3	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	97.7%
4	Broadband	wireless	80 Mbps	8 Mbps	100.0%
5	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	10 Mbps	55.6%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America compare to Carver County? The average speed in Norwood Young America is 45.42 Mbps which is faster than Carver County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Norwood Young America Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Norwood Young America is 14.52 Mbps. This is 59.6% faster than the average in Minnesota and 25.2% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Norwood Young America is 62.6% faster than the Carver County average and 40.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Norwood Young America is 14.52 Mbps. This is 128.3% faster than the Carver County average and 25.2% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 82.0% of Carver County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 28.9% of Carver County residents
The average internet download speed in Carver County is 27.93 Mbps based upon 270184 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 Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America, Minnesota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Norwood Young America?

Mediacom and Jaguar Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Norwood Young America.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Norwood Young America, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55368, 55394, 55397, 55399, 55550, 55551, 55552, 55553, 55555, 55556, 55557, 55558, 55559, 55560, 55562, 55564, 55566, 55567, 55568, 55573 and 55594

How do the internet speeds in Norwood Young America compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Click through to see how the Norwood Young America broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alexandria, Breckenridge, Coon Rapids, Jackson, Osage, Park Rapids, Wanamingo

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Norwood Young America, Minnesota?

Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Norwood Young America.

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 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 internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Norwood Young America 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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Norwood Young America - 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.

Norwood Young America 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.