Mankato Free Press reports…

A new gigabit broadband internet service is coming to Mankato, North Mankato and Eagle Lake.

Fidium Fiber, part of Consolidated Communications, will be available some time this year for more than 10,000 homes in the region.

The service has speeds 10 times faster than the national average, according to Consolidated. …

The cost is $70 per month for gig service that includes Wi-Fi equipment and installation, with no required bundles, no data caps and no contract.