In Downer there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 751 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

6 Internet Service Providers in Downer

Red River Communications | Fiber

Availability:

73.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

30.40%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

Arvig | DSL

Availability:

27.00%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Midco | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

82.20%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

Red River Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

59.20%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

48.60%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downer are not shown.

 

Downer Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Downer is internet available?

Downer, MN map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Downer. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in Downer above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Downer.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Downer?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downer.

Downer, MN map of local internet speeds

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The average Downer home can get up to 751 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 73.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downer.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Downer, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Downer?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downer you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.00% of Downer homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 19.00%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.00%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downer homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Downer

Downer, MN map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Downer internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Downer based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Downer internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downer homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downer internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Downer is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downer, along with details on where in Downer and at what speeds.

Red River Communications Fiber in Downer, MN

Red River Communications fiber coverage

About 73.00%, or 365 people, have Red River Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, southwest, west, central, south, north, and southeast Downer area. Red River Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downer.

 

Red River Communications fiber download speeds

Red River Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Red River Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downer. The fastest plan anyone in Downer can order from Red River Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Red River Communications customers in Downer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Red River Communications fiber upload speeds

In Downer download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Red River Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Red River Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downer fiber providers. Red River Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downer is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Red River Communications's Downer fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Downer, MN

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 30.40%, or 152 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, southwest, and northwest Downer area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downer.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downer. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Downer. The fastest plan anyone in Downer can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Downer customers is up to 40 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Downer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 42.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 16.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 14.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Downer download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downer DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downer is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Downer DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 42.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 16.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Arvig DSL in Downer, MN

Arvig DSL coverage

About 27.00%, or 135 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Downer area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downer.

 

Arvig DSL download speeds

Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downer. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downer. The fastest plan anyone in Downer can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Downer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Arvig customers in Downer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Arvig DSL upload speeds

In Downer download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downer DSL providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downer is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Arvig's Downer DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Midco Fixed Wireless in Downer, MN

Midco fixed wireless coverage

About 82.20%, or 411 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Downer area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downer.

 

Midco fixed wireless download speeds

Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downer. The fastest plan anyone in Downer can order from Midco goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Downer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in Downer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Midco fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downer download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downer fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downer is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's Downer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Red River Communications Fixed Wireless in Downer, MN

Red River Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 59.20%, or 296 people, have Red River Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, northeast, southwest, and northwest Downer area. Red River Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downer.

 

Red River Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Red River Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Red River Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downer. The fastest plan anyone in Downer can order from Red River Communications goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Downer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Red River Communications customers in Downer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

Red River Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downer download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Red River Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Red River Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downer fixed wireless providers. Red River Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downer is up to 0.77 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Red River Communications's Downer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Downer, MN

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 48.60%, or 243 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, east, north, southwest, central, south, northeast, and southeast Downer area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downer.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downer. The fastest plan anyone in Downer can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Downer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Downer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downer download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downer fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downer is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Downer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Downer Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downer or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Downer compare to the rest of Minnesota?

Internet speeds in Downer are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 1,313 Mbps in Minnesota versus 751 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.84% versus 100.00% in Downer.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downer are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
100.00%
99.89%
100.00%
99.88%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
96.23%
99.83%
99.32%
99.93%
0.00%

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