Frontier Fiber Plans Available in Saint Paul

Saint Paul residents can choose from three Frontier Fiber plans, each offering symmetrical speeds with no data caps, no contract commitments, and a complimentary Wi-Fi 6 router. The simplicity of Frontier's plan structure is refreshing in a market where competitors often use complex pricing tiers and promotional gimmicks to obscure the true cost of service.

Plan	Download Speed	Upload Speed	Monthly Price	Contract	Data Cap
Fiber 500	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	$49.99/mo	None	Unlimited
Fiber 1 Gig	1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	$74.99/mo	None	Unlimited
Fiber 2 Gig	2,000 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	$149.99/mo	None	Unlimited

The Fiber 500 plan is the sweet spot for most Saint Paul households, offering far more speed than the average family needs while remaining affordable at under $50 per month. Households where multiple members work or study from home may want the Fiber 1 Gig plan for maximum headroom. The Fiber 2 Gig plan is reserved for those with truly exceptional bandwidth requirements, such as home-based businesses running servers, professional content creators, or multi-unit households sharing a single connection. Full plan details can be found on our Frontier Fiber plans page.

Frontier Fiber Coverage in Saint Paul

Frontier has been building its fiber network across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and Saint Paul represents a key market alongside neighboring Minneapolis. The company's fiber expansion in Saint Paul has been part of a broader strategy to bring high-speed connectivity to major Minnesota population centers.

Within Saint Paul, Frontier Fiber availability varies across the city's distinct neighborhoods and planning districts. The Highland Park neighborhood, one of Saint Paul's most desirable residential areas along the Mississippi River bluffs, has been among the areas where fiber infrastructure has been developed. Parts of Macalester-Groveland, with its established homes and proximity to Macalester College, may also have access to Frontier's fiber network. The Como neighborhood near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the Battle Creek area in the east side are other locations where Frontier has been working on fiber deployment.

Saint Paul's older neighborhoods, particularly those in the West Side, Payne-Phalen, and North End areas, may have more limited fiber access as the upgrade process continues. The city's historic housing stock, including many older brick and wood-frame homes built in the early twentieth century, can present infrastructure challenges for fiber installation, which may influence the pace of deployment in certain areas.

Summit Avenue, Cathedral Hill, and the surrounding residential blocks have seen growing interest in fiber availability as these areas combine historic homes with residents who increasingly demand modern internet speeds. Frontier's expansion timeline for specific Saint Paul neighborhoods can change, making it important to check current availability directly.

For the latest information on Frontier Fiber availability at your Saint Paul address, call 1-855-981-6281. Statewide coverage details are on our Frontier Fiber Minnesota page.

How Frontier Fiber Compares to Other Saint Paul Providers

Saint Paul has a broadband landscape that mirrors its Twin Cities partner Minneapolis in many ways, with several established providers serving the market. Here is how Frontier Fiber competes against the leading alternatives available to Saint Paul residents.

Frontier Fiber vs. Xfinity: Xfinity is the dominant cable internet provider in Saint Paul, with extensive coverage across the city. Xfinity offers download speeds from 75 Mbps up to 2 Gbps, but its cable technology suffers from the same limitation as cable providers everywhere: severely constrained upload speeds. Even Xfinity's premium gigabit plan delivers only about 35 Mbps upload, making it unsuitable for households with serious upload needs. Xfinity also enforces a 1.2 TB monthly data cap in the Saint Paul market, which can result in unexpected overage charges for heavy users. Frontier Fiber's symmetrical speeds and unlimited data make it the better technical choice where available. Read our Frontier Fiber vs. Xfinity comparison.

Frontier Fiber vs. CenturyLink (Quantum Fiber): CenturyLink, now marketing its fiber service as Quantum Fiber, has a meaningful presence in the Saint Paul market. Where CenturyLink has deployed fiber, the service is competitive with Frontier's offerings in terms of speed and pricing. The practical difference between the two often comes down to which provider has fiber available at your exact address. CenturyLink also maintains a large DSL network in Saint Paul for areas where fiber has not yet been built, but DSL speeds are dramatically slower than fiber. Both Frontier and CenturyLink offer contract-free fiber plans, so comparing current promotional offers at your address is recommended.

Frontier Fiber vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: T-Mobile has strong 5G coverage in the Twin Cities metro, making its home internet service a viable option for Saint Paul residents. At around $50 per month with no data cap, T-Mobile's pricing is competitive with Frontier's Fiber 500 plan. However, T-Mobile's typical speeds of 72 to 245 Mbps and higher latency make it a step below fiber in overall performance. T-Mobile works well as a secondary option for Saint Paul households without fiber access.

Frontier Fiber vs. US Internet: US Internet, a beloved local fiber provider in the Twin Cities, serves portions of Saint Paul with its own fiber network. US Internet has built a strong reputation for customer service and competitive pricing within its coverage area. However, their footprint in Saint Paul is limited compared to Frontier's broader reach. Residents fortunate enough to have both options available should compare current pricing and features.

Find more provider details on the Frontier Fiber provider hub.

Frontier Fiber Installation in Saint Paul

Getting Frontier Fiber installed at your Saint Paul home begins with placing an order and scheduling a professional installation appointment, which is typically available within one to two weeks. The installation process takes approximately 2 to 4 hours, depending on your home's specific requirements.

Saint Paul's housing stock is among the most architecturally diverse in the Midwest, ranging from grand Victorian homes along Summit Avenue to Craftsman bungalows in Mac-Groveland to modern condominiums in Lowertown. This diversity means installation experiences vary. For newer construction and homes where fiber infrastructure already exists in the neighborhood, the process tends to be quick and straightforward. For older Saint Paul homes, particularly the stately brick residences in Cathedral Hill and the wood-frame houses in Frogtown and the East Side, technicians may need additional time to route fiber to a suitable interior location.

The technician will install an optical network terminal (ONT) at your home, which serves as the connection point between the outdoor fiber network and your indoor devices. From the ONT, an ethernet cable connects to your free Wi-Fi 6 router. Many Saint Paul homes with basements find that the basement is an ideal location for the ONT, keeping the equipment out of sight while maintaining easy access for future service needs.

Minnesota winters deserve consideration when planning your installation. While indoor installation work proceeds normally regardless of weather, exterior fiber routing during the coldest months (December through February) may face occasional delays due to extreme cold or heavy snowfall. If possible, scheduling your installation during the spring, summer, or early fall months can provide a smoother experience. That said, Frontier's Minnesota-based technicians are well-equipped for winter work.

Is Frontier Fiber Worth It in Saint Paul?

Frontier Fiber is an excellent broadband choice for Saint Paul residents who have access to the service. As Minnesota's capital city and a major economic center in its own right, Saint Paul has a workforce that increasingly depends on high-quality internet connectivity for everything from state government telework to healthcare industry applications at HealthPartners and Regions Hospital to the academic needs of students at the University of St. Thomas, Hamline University, and Concordia University.

The financial case for Frontier Fiber is strong in the Saint Paul market. The $49.99 per month starting price for 500/500 Mbps fiber is competitive with or lower than comparable plans from Xfinity and CenturyLink, and the absence of data caps, contract commitments, and equipment rental fees means no surprises on your monthly bill. Over time, the consistent pricing saves money compared to competitors that lure customers with low introductory rates that double after the promotional period ends.

Saint Paul's strong sense of community and neighborhood identity makes reliable internet increasingly important for civic engagement, too. From accessing city council meetings streamed online to participating in neighborhood social media groups to supporting local businesses through online transactions, fiber internet provides the dependable backbone that connects Saint Paul residents to their community and beyond.

The symmetrical speed advantage is particularly relevant for Saint Paul's growing creative economy. Musicians, visual artists, writers, and other creative professionals who call Saint Paul home benefit from fast upload speeds when sharing their work online, participating in virtual collaborations, or livestreaming performances. Frontier Fiber supports these activities without the upload bottleneck that cable connections impose.

If Frontier Fiber is available at your Saint Paul address, it merits serious consideration as your primary internet service. The performance, value, and flexibility it offers align well with the needs of modern Twin Cities households.

Check Frontier Fiber Availability in Saint Paul

Check Frontier Fiber Availability in Saint Paul