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Internet Providers in Albia, Iowa

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Home Internet in Albia, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 66.5%
    Albia speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 56.7%
    Albia speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.7%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 75.5%
  • 7. Lockridge Networks
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.6%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.1%

Best Internet Providers in Albia, IA

Kinetic by Windstream stands out in Albia, Iowa, offering DSL and fiber connections with maximum speeds up to 1 Gbps. This caters well to streaming, gaming, and multiple devices. Plans start at $39.99 per month, making it competitively priced. Though it covers 66.50% of Albia, it offers good value for those within its range.

Viasat Internet also plays a key role in Albia, providing satellite connections to 100% of the city. With maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, it meets most standard usage needs. Viasat's plans begin at $99.99 per month, more expensive than Kinetic by Windstream. However, its total coverage ensures every Albia household has access. In a city where fixed wireless and satellite options are widespread, Viasat guarantees no area is left without internet.

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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
75.47%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Mediacom
66.53%

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Provider Connection Types in Albia, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Albia, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
66.21000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
55.7%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.32%

List of Internet Providers in Albia, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Albia, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lockridge Networks $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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