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

Watertown, MN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Watertown, 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 Watertown:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.6%
2	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	86.6%
3	Broadband	wireless	80 Mbps	8 Mbps	100.0%
4	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	95.4%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Watertown 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 Watertown compare to Carver County? The average speed in Watertown is 31.07 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.

Watertown Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Watertown is 5.21 Mbps. This is 42.7% slower than the average in Minnesota and 55.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Watertown is 11.2% faster than the Carver County average and 4.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Watertown is 5.21 Mbps. This is 18.1% slower than the Carver County average and 55.1% slower 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 Watertown 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Watertown, Minnesota.

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

Click through to see how the Watertown broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aitkin, Dassel, Madison Lake, Maple Plain, Maplewood, Marshall, Staples

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 Watertown, Minnesota?

The following zip codes were used: 55388

Who has the fastest internet service in Watertown?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Watertown.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Watertown - Frontier.

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.

Watertown 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.