Internet providers in Altoona, IA

Internet in Altoona

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

Altoona Residential Internet Coverage

The small suburb of Altoona sits just northeast of Des Moines, so it's a popular spot for families, new professionals, and students to settle down. If you live and work in this area, you have several options when it comes to Internet service providers.

One of the largest Internet options in Altoona is CenturyLink. Through CenturyLink, residential and business customers can choose from a range of DSL plans at different speeds and price points. The network is well-developed, reaching every part of Altoona and many surrounding Des Moines suburbs.

Windstream has a slightly smaller network in Altoona, but they do still provide service to quite a few of the major neighborhoods in this area. Windstream offers DSL service with speeds as high as 100 Mbps.

Another established Internet service provider in Altoona is Mediacom, which offers download speeds that are comparable to Windstream speeds. The network reaches the entirety of Altoona.

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Average download speed
194.47 Mbps

Average upload speed
52 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
25.5 ms

Average jitter
11.46 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Altoona?

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

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Summary of Altoona 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
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	2000 Mbps	4.1/5	View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	100 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
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5
NexGen Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for NexGen Communications
MVTV Wireless Internet	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for MVTV Wireless Internet