18 Best Internet Providers in St. Louis County, MN
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| St. Louis County ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,078 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 18 | |
| Real St. Louis County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
St. Louis County has 18 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in St. Louis County.
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St. Louis County has 18 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in St. Louis County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in St. Louis County, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 St. Louis County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Louis County, MN?
Verizon is the best internet provider in St. Louis County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in St. Louis County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 32.57% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in St. Louis County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in St. Louis County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all St. Louis County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Louis County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Paul Bunyan Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northern Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Savage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Treehouse | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 63 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for St. Louis County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 85.3% coverage in St. Louis County.
At a national level, based on 4266 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CTC (Minnesota) is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Louis County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. Louis County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 St. Louis County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Paul Bunyan Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Treehouse | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Savage Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| CTC (Minnesota) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Northern Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Louis County
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Louis County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Paul Bunyan Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northern Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Savage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Treehouse | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by St. Louis County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in St. Louis County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,627 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Louis County?
Minnesota customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s St. Louis County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in St. Louis County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Louis County
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Louis County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Paul Bunyan Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northern Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Savage Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Treehouse | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
St. Louis County 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 county 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 St. Louis County below, including the metrics used and how St. Louis County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in St. Louis County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 24.03% | 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. | 1,078 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 St. Louis County. | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 69% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
St. Louis County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in St. Louis County is C, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in St. Louis County is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in St. Louis County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The St. Louis County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
88% of St. Louis County households have an internet connection despite having 98.80% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of St. Louis County 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 Counties Compare to St. Louis County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
How Much Speed does a St. Louis County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in St. Louis County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. St. Louis County's average household income is $74,995 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
St. Louis County 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, 10% 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 St. Louis County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, St. Louis County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Louis County?
CTC Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
CTC (Minnesota) offers Fiber service to 7.9% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, CTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 6.2% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.7% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Paul Bunyan Communications offers Fiber service to 2.2% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Savage Communications Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Savage Communications offers Fiber service to 2.2% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Savage Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Midco offers Fiber service to 1.7% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.7% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,010 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,318 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 1.5% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 946 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 941 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in St. Louis County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.5% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in St. Louis County, MN
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.1% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Louis County?
Spectrum Cable in St. Louis County, MN
Spectrum offers Cable service to 45.2% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in St. Louis County, MN
Mediacom offers Cable service to 29.6% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Savage Communications Cable in St. Louis County, MN
Savage Communications offers Cable service to 2.2% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Savage Communications Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Midco Cable in St. Louis County, MN
Midco offers Cable service to 1.3% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,642 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 350, with an average of 211 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in St. Louis County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Louis County?
Centurylink DSL in St. Louis County, MN
Centurylink offers DSL service to 85.1% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in St. Louis County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in St. Louis County, MN
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 9.6% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in St. Louis County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in St. Louis County, MN
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 7.2% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. Louis County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.6% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.6% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Northern Wireless Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
Northern Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Northern Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the county.
Treehouse Fixed Wireless in St. Louis County, MN
Treehouse offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of St. Louis County homes. Across the county, Treehouse Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 882 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 795 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in St. Louis County?
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 St. Louis County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in St. Louis County is Verizon.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in St. Louis County, 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 St. Louis County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how St. Louis County 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 St. Louis County's C ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100