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Internet providers in Detroit Lakes, MN

CenturyLink
57% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
40Mbps

Order online, Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo

Hughesnet
99% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

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Starlink
99% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Arvig
99% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Cable, DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Arvig
99% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Cable, DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Zayo Group
8% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Mobile
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AT&T Wireless
50% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Verizon Wireless
50% available in Detroit Lakes
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Detroit Lakes

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

Average starting price
$399.28/mo

Average speed
116.1 Mbps

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Detroit Lakes Residential Internet Coverage

In the far northwestern stretches of Minnesota, you'll find the community of Detroit Lakes. Although only 8,500 people technically live in this community, the summertime population is much larger when you account for tourists and seasonal visitors. Thanks to this community's growth, high speed Internet is in high demand. There are options for all budgets and usage habits.

You might want to start by thinking about the type of service your home or business needs. If you're interested in the benefits of DSL, you could check out CenturyLink. Through CenturyLink, people in every part of Detroit Lakes can choose DSL or fiber optic service. The region's other primary DSL provider is Arvig, a local provider. Not only does this company supply some of the area's highest download speeds, it offers cable, fiber optic, and DSL solutions.

Cable is also accessible through national provider Spectrum. This company's plans aim to accommodate business owners and residents.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Detroit Lakes

Average download speed
116.14 Mbps

Average upload speed
49.06 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
30.69 ms

Average jitter
5.42 ms

 

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Summary of Detroit Lakes internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
CenturyLink DSL 40 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
Arvig Cable, DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless 1000 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for Arvig

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Detroit Lakes

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on internet providers in Detroit Lakes.

CenturyLink

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Lisa J | 05-24-2019

Customer service is atrocious when calling or chatting online.

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Lisa J | 05-24-2019

Customer service is atrocious when calling or chatting online.

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