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Internet Providers in Akron, Iowa

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Home Internet in Akron, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Fidium
    • Evertek
    • Midco
    • Premier
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 84.5%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 48.3%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.5%
  • 6. Fidium
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 43.6%
  • 7. Evertek
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13.8%
  • 8. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.5%
  • 9. Premier
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 52.4%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Akron, IA

Viasat dominates Akron, Iowa, as the leading internet service provider with 100% coverage. Using a satellite connection, Viasat offers download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Plans start at $99.99 per month. This extensive reach ensures that even remote areas in Akron get reliable internet access. Although its monthly price is higher, Viasat’s dependable high-speed service makes it a key option for those needing solid connectivity.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet complete the top three providers. EarthLink covers 48.30% of Akron with its 5G internet, boasting download speeds up to 100 Mbps. Plans start at $39.95 per month, appealing to budget-conscious consumers within its coverage areas. Hughesnet, also offering 100% coverage via satellite, provides speeds up to 100 Mbps with starting prices at $49.99 per month, presenting a more affordable alternative to Viasat.

Akron residents thus enjoy diverse options: Viasat and Hughesnet for universal satellite coverage and EarthLink for 5G where available. This variety ensures options for different needs and budgets, with satellite, fixed wireless, and fiber technologies enhancing the city's internet landscape.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Nextlink Internet
  • UScellular
70.96000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Midco
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Fidium
  • Premier
52.400000000000006%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Akron, Iowa

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Provider Connection Types in Akron, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Akron, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.88%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
50.71%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
71.2%

Internet Providers in Akron, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Evertek $56.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Premier Communications $43.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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