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Internet providers in Charles City, IA

Mediacom
86% available in Charles City
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

CenturyLink
56% available in Charles City
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
20Mbps

Order online, Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo

Hughesnet
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Nextlink Internet
12% available in Charles City
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Rise Broadband
99% available in Charles City
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(75)
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GigFire
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
35Mbps
Mediacom
86% available in Charles City
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

Hughesnet
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Nextlink Internet
12% available in Charles City
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Rise Broadband
99% available in Charles City
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(75)
Link not provided
GigFire
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
35Mbps
Mint
Available in Charles City
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Charles City
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Verizon Wireless
99% available in Charles City
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
100% available in Charles City
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Charles City

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

Average starting price
$177.01/mo

Average speed
160.3 Mbps

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Charles City Residential Internet Coverage

What are you looking for in your Charles City Internet service plan? Is speed the most important feature, or perhaps reliability? Is cost the most important factor to you? No matter what you're hoping to get from your ISP, you can find the best option for you with the listings on this page.

CenturyLink is a prominent choice with a huge network in Charles City. Those who live in Charles City can access the CenturyLink network anywhere. The network reaches far beyond the city limits to the north and south to include other Iowa communities. Compare different download speeds to decide which plan best fits your needs. DSL is also provided by Windstream in Charles City. The Windstream network is large and well established, offering impressive download speed options and reliable coverage.

Cable is a top pick for homes and businesses in Charles City. Mediacom features the largest cable network in Charles City, with a wide range of plans and price points.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Charles City

Average download speed
160.3 Mbps

Average upload speed
48.16 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
36.3 ms

Average jitter
5.26 ms

 

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Summary of Charles City internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
CenturyLink DSL 20 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
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
GigFire Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for GigFire

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Charles City

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on internet providers in Charles City.

GigFire

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Karen D | 09-13-2021

Very happy on how quick they have responded to calls and texts!! And how quick they were able to schedule an appt

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GigFire

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Matt C | 07-16-2021

Good customer service

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Matt C | 07-16-2021

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Karen D | 09-13-2021

Very happy on how quick they have responded to calls and texts!! And how quick they were able to schedule an appt

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