Internet providers in Dubuque, IA

Internet in Dubuque

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Dubuque area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Dubuque Residential Internet Coverage

Dubuque is the ninth largest city in Iowa. It's an historic area with many buildings dating before World War II. Residents of Dubuque are both blue- and white-collar and well-educated. They tend to be low income and enjoy short commutes. Dubuque residents depend on their internet connection to connect with the community and further their education. Compared with just 79% of Iowa, 100% of Dubuque has access to high-speed internet.

Connection options in Dubuque are limited. Mediacom is the only cable internet provider in the area, reaching 100% of residents. DSL is provided to 97% of Dubuque by CenturyLink, who has a monopoly on that service for residents. Fiber optics have not yet come to Dubuque, but residents can opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

Level 3 Communications is slowly bringing fiber optics to Dubuque businesses. Currently, they supply the service to 1% of commercial users in the area.

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Average download speed
131.57 Mbps

Average upload speed
53.59 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
28.7 ms

Average jitter
6.92 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Dubuque?

Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Mediacom - Good for multiple users
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Dubuque internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
CenturyLink	DSL	140 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
CS Technologies, Inc.	DSL & Fiber	1000 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for CS Technologies, Inc.
Abundant Net	DSL & Wireless LTE	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Abundant Net
ImOn Communications LLC	Cable & Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5
MVTV Wireless Internet	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for MVTV Wireless Internet
Bernard Telephone & Communications	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Bernard Telephone & Communications