Internet providers in Baxter, MN

Internet in Baxter

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Baxter area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Baxter Residential Internet Coverage

Sprawled across Red Sand Lake, Perch Lake, and Mud Lake is the city of Baxter. This Minnesota city has over 8,000 residents, so it's a fairly large suburb in this part of the state. Whether you're looking for a reliable business or personal Internet plan, you can find options that are tailored to you with the providers listed on this page.

CenturyLink is a prominent and widespread choice for many in the Baxter region. The CenturyLink DSL network reaches every part of Baxter, extending well beyond the city limits to the north, south, east, and west to serve nearby communities.

Another DSL option in Baxter is Frontier, a national company with a rapidly growing network in Minnesota. Through CTC Telecom, Baxter residents can access DSL or fiber optic service with a max download speed of 1000 Mbps.

The primary cable provider in Baxter is Charter. This company offers impressive download speeds to residential homes and businesses.

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Average download speed
160.95 Mbps

Average upload speed
82.05 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
27.62 ms

Average jitter
4.9 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Baxter?

Spectrum - No data caps
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Baxter internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
CenturyLink	DSL	15 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
CTC Telcom	DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A
MVTV Wireless Internet	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for MVTV Wireless Internet
SCI Broadband	Cable	250 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for SCI Broadband