11 Best Internet Providers in Santiago, MN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Santiago, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Santiago ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santiago, MN?

Benton Communications is the best internet provider in Santiago based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Benton Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Santiago, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Benton Communications is an option for 15.67% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Santiago, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Santiago

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Santiago Internet Providers

Based on 43 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Benton Communications is the best internet service provider for Santiago residents. Benton Communications was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 22.4% coverage in Santiago.

At a national level, based on 3995 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Arvig is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santiago?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Benton Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Midco should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Santiago

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midco	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Benton Communications	250 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps
	Arvig	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santiago

Based on data reported by Santiago ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Santiago. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,844 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Benton Communications. This indicates Benton Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santiago?

Minnesota customers rate Benton Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Benton Communications received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Arvig is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Santiago customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Santiago, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Santiago

Santiago Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Santiago below, including the metrics used and how Santiago compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.

Santiago ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Santiago	Minnesota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Santiago that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	77.58%	62.00%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	3,870 Mbps	3,031 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Santiago.	5.3	6.3	6.8

 

Santiago Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Santiago	Minnesota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	71%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	71%	77%	76%

Santiago ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Santiago is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Santiago is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Santiago have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Santiago ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Santiago households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Santiago residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Santiago?

How Much Speed does a Santiago Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Santiago is 3.0, which is larger than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Santiago's average household income is $123,644 which is much higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Santiago also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Santiago has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Santiago households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Santiago?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Santiago is Benton Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Benton Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Santiago is Benton Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Arvig has the broadest coverage in Santiago, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Santiago compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Santiago stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Santiago's B ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.