In Albert Lea there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 93.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Albert Lea, MN.
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Albert Lea, MN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Albert Lea
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Albert Lea are not shown.
Albert Lea Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Albert Lea is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.65% of Albert Lea. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Albert Lea above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Albert Lea?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Albert Lea.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Albert Lea home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.65% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Albert Lea?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albert Lea you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.53% of Albert Lea homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Albert Lea homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albert Lea, along with details on where in Albert Lea and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Albert Lea, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 93.65%, or 18,409 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albert Lea area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albert Lea.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albert Lea. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albert Lea. The fastest plan anyone in Albert Lea can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albert Lea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Albert Lea download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albert Lea cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albert Lea is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Albert Lea Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albert Lea or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Albert Lea compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Albert Lea are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 93.65% in Albert Lea.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albert Lea are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Oakland, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Armstrong, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alden, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Geneva, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Northwood, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ellendale, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Richland, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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