Internet providers in Waterloo, IA

Internet in Waterloo

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

Waterloo Residential Internet Coverage

The centrally located city of Waterloo is home to the Waterloo International Airport, making it an important transport hub for the Midwest. Those living and working in this region have a growing demand for reliable internet service.

CenturyLink is a popular choice for personal and business internet customers in Waterloo. The coverage map stretches to reach Raymond in the north, Orange in the south, Airport Boulevard in the west, and Gilbertville in the east.

Windstream has a fairly limited presence in Waterloo, although this can change as the company develops its network. Currently, service is restricted to the outlying areas of Waterloo.

One of the largest ISPs in Waterloo is Mediacom. With service that extends to every part of the city, Mediacom brings consistent service to neighborhoods like Broadway, Castle Hill, and Orange.

A growing service provider in Waterloo is Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility. This local service provider reaches many parts of Iowa.

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Average download speed
169.55 Mbps

Average upload speed
56.82 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
32.64 ms

Average jitter
10.32 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Waterloo?

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 Waterloo 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	80 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
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
GigFire	Fixed Wireless	35 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for GigFire
Abundant Net	DSL & Wireless LTE	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Abundant Net
Cedar Falls Utilities	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	4.5/5
Grundy Center Municipal Utilities	Fixed Wireless	1 Mbps	N/A