Internet Providers in Lake Elmo, MN

Over 122 people in Lake Elmo found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

94.61% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo

#2

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#3

CenturyLink

92.61% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

80 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#5

Xfinity

91.78% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#6

Viasat

98.97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

HughesNet

97.16% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Lake Elmo, MN

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Lake Elmo

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Lake Elmo, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Lake Elmo, you will see speed tiers from 6 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Xfinity is a solid choice in Lake Elmo, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Lake Elmo and can support most households with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $50/mo.

CenturyLink offers 5G home internet plans starting at $39.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 6 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Lake Elmo.

What is the fastest internet provider in Lake Elmo?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Lake Elmo, MN, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 94.61% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps94.61%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps91.78%
Quantum FiberFiber940 Mbps940 Mbps75.12%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps98.97%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps97.16%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone80 Mbps80 Mbps92.61%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Lake Elmo?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Lake Elmo starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 80 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Lake Elmo?

Lake Elmo has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

18.16%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

89.20%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 91.78%, Cyberonic covers 0.00%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

92.60%

CenturyLink, max 80 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

64.91%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 92.61%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Lake Elmo residents.

Lake Elmo, MN - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Lake Elmo, MN has a total of 12 internet providers including  6 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 5 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Lake Elmo, MN by Coverage Area

All 12 internet providers serving Lake Elmo by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.97%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.16%
3.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber94.61%
4.CenturyLink80 Mbps80 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone92.61%
5.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone91.78%
6.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
7.Quantum Fiber940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber75.12%
8.Nextera Communications6 Mbps6 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless64.91%
9.Global Capacity3 Mbps~DSL0.01%
10.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
11.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
12.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Lake Elmo?

Yes. Lake Elmo residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Elmo

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Lake Elmo, MN, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 12 internet providers in Lake Elmo, MN. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Lake Elmo, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Lake Elmo. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Lake Elmo residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Lake Elmo, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Lake Elmo. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Lake Elmo is 36 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Lake Elmo, MN.

Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink Fiber, CenturyLink, and Xfinity offer internet in Lake Elmo, MN.

  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 80 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Lake Elmo

Lake Elmo Public Library
3537 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 773-4926

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