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Internet providers in Iowa, LA

Optimum
38% available in Iowa
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(1209)

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Brightspeed
28% available in Iowa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Ltd avail/areas. 2000 Mbps not avail in all areas.

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

User Rating(422)

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Viasat
78% available in Iowa
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Iowa
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Fulair Wireless
96% available in Iowa
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
Faster Cajun Networks
4% available in Iowa
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Iowa
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

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Viasat
78% available in Iowa
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Fulair Wireless
96% available in Iowa
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Conterra Networks
32% available in Iowa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Faster Cajun Networks
4% available in Iowa
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Mint
Available in Iowa
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Iowa
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
99% available in Iowa
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
100% available in Iowa
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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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 Iowa

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

Average starting price
$261.11/mo

Average speed
49.2 Mbps

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Average download speed
49.2 Mbps

Average upload speed
24.5 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
46.79 ms

Average jitter
7.89 ms

 

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940000

Connection
Cable

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Summary of Iowa internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
Brightspeed Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.3/5 View Plans for Brightspeed
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
Fulair Wireless Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps N/A View Plans for Fulair Wireless
Faster Cajun Networks Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps N/A View Plans for Faster Cajun Networks

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.

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