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

Sandstone, MN High Speed Internet Service

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

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Savage Communications	Cable	250 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.2%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	62.1%
3	Genesis Technology Communications	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	60.1%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Sandstone 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 Sandstone 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

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 Sandstone of 4.53 Mbps are faster than the Pine County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Minnesota.

Sandstone Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Pine County is 17.47 Mbps based upon 24640 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Sandstone is 4.53 Mbps. This is 50.2% slower than the average in Minnesota and 60.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Sandstone is 108.8% faster than the Pine County average and 12.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Sandstone is 4.53 Mbps. This is 48.5% faster than the Pine County average and 60.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 45.3% of Pine County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.1% of Pine County residents

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 Sandstone 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 Savage Communications as the top provider for Sandstone, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Sandstone broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Anoka, Big Lake, Buffalo, Cokato, Columbia Heights, Richfield, Robbinsdale

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.

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

The following zip codes were used: 55072

Who has the fastest internet service in Sandstone?

Savage Communications with a download speed of 250 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Sandstone.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Sandstone - CenturyLink.

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.

Sandstone 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.