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

Silver Creek, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Silver Creek, 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 Silver Creek:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Windstream	DSL	200 Mbps	200 Mbps	94.3%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek compare to Wright County? The average speed in Silver Creek is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Wright County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.

Silver Creek Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Silver Creek is 7.19 Mbps. This is 21% slower than the average in Minnesota and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Silver Creek is 44.8% faster than the Wright County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Silver Creek is 7.19 Mbps. This is 35.4% faster than the Wright County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 80.3% of Wright County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 24.4% of Wright County residents
The average internet download speed in Wright County is 22.31 Mbps based upon 167816 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 Silver Creek 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 Windstream as the top provider for Silver Creek, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Silver Creek broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Corcoran, Elko New Market, Le Center, Norwood Young America, Pine Island, Truman, Twin Lakes

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

The following zip codes were used: 55358, 55603, 55607, 55614 and 55616

Who has the fastest internet service in Silver Creek?

Windstream with a download speed of 200 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Silver Creek.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Silver Creek - Windstream.

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Silver Creek, MN residents.

Silver Creek 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.