Internet providers in Iowa City, IA

Internet in Iowa City

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

Iowa City Residential Internet Coverage

The sixth largest city in Iowa, Iowa city offers some of the most expensive real estate in Iowa. Residents are white-collar and work primarily in teaching and administrative support roles. It's also a college town whose year-round residents are quite well-educated, many with advanced degrees. They're typically middle income and enjoy short commutes. Iowa City residents rely on their internet services to pursue educational goals and achieve excellence in their career. Compared with 79% of Iowa state, 100% of Iowa City residents have access to high-speed internet.

Mediacom is the sole cable internet provider in the area and offers connectivity to 100% of residents. Skybeam and CenturyLink both provide DSL services. Skybeam reaches 100% of homes while CenturyLink reaches 98% of residents. Fiber optics are not yet available to Iowa City residents.

Cable internet service is not available to businesses in Iowa City. Otherwise, their connection options mirror those offered to residents.

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Average download speed
165.89 Mbps

Average upload speed
73.05 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
23.64 ms

Average jitter
6.86 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Iowa City?

Mediacom - Good for multiple users
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Iowa City internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
CenturyLink	DSL	140 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
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
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5
ImOn Communications LLC	Cable & Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5
STC	Fiber	100 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for STC