Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Mediacom Prime Internet 100 Read full review | $35 | 100Mbps | $14 |
Quantum Fiber | $50 | 500Mbps | None |
Spectrum Internet Read full review | $50 | 500Mbps | $10 (optional) |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
CenturyLink Unlimited Read full review | $55 | 100Mbps | $15 (optional) |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Duluth depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Duluth internet providers, such as Mediacom, may offer lower introductory pricing or bonus add-ons for a limited time. Many, including Spectrum and CenturyLink, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Mediacom Prime Internet 1 Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 50Mbps | 3TB | Cable |
Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Quantum Fiber | $75 | 940Mbps | 940Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds, and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Duluth?
Spectrum is the best internet service provider in Duluth, offering the best high-speed internet coverage with download speeds up to 1,000Mbps. The contract-free service includes unlimited data and a free modem rental.
Is fiber internet available in Duluth?
According to the FCC, less than 2% of Duluth households, or around 500 addresses, are serviceable for fiber internet. Serviceability is greatest just east of the airport and around the Miller Hill Mall, though availability is scarce throughout Duluth. Quantum Fiber is the area’s sole fiber internet provider.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Duluth?
Mediacom has the lowest rate for internet in Duluth at $35 per month for speeds up to 100Mbps. However, the provider charges an unavoidable monthly fee of $14 to rent a modem. That brings the price up to roughly what you’d pay with Spectrum ($50 a month), but Spectrum offers faster speeds, up to 500Mbps. Spectrum has a $10 equipment rental fee on the 500Mbps plan, though customers can skip it by using their own router or upgrading to the 1 gig plan.
Which internet provider in Duluth offers the fastest plan?
Spectrum and Mediacom offer download speeds up to 1,000Mbps, starting at $70 monthly.. As cable internet providers, Spectrum and Mediacom don't offer symmetrical upload and download speeds. Spectrum’s upload speeds max out at just 35Mbps, while Mediacom offers slightly faster max upload speeds of 50Mbps. Quantum Fiber can deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds, but serviceability is highly limited in Duluth.
Source: cnet.com