Best Spring Valley Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 98.7% |
2 | LTD Broadband | wireless | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 97.9% |
3 | CenturyLink | DSL | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 94.3% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Spring Valley MN Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Spring Valley which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Spring Valley compare to Fillmore County? The average speed in Spring Valley is 32.8 Mbps which is faster than Fillmore County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Minnesota average of 28.49 Mbps.
Spring Valley Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Spring Valley is 66.8% faster than the Fillmore County average and 1.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Spring Valley is 7.42 Mbps. This is 39% faster than the Fillmore County average and 36% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 47.1% of Fillmore County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 33.0% of Fillmore County residents
The average internet download speed in Fillmore County is 19.67 Mbps based upon 28400 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Spring Valley is 15.1% faster than the average in Minnesota and 1.2% faster 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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley, Minnesota.
Who has the fastest internet service in Spring Valley?
Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Spring Valley.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Spring Valley, Minnesota?
The following zip codes were used: 55975
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Spring Valley internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Spring Valley compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Click through to see how the Spring Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Benson, Cannon Falls, Frazee, Lindstrom, Morristown, Red Lake Falls, Virginia
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Spring Valley, Minnesota population.
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 Spring Valley, Minnesota?
Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 98.7% of Spring Valley.
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.
Spring Valley 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.
Mediacom
- 170+ channels
- TiVo integrated search
- 3 video package tiers
- Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages