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Internet Providers in Altoona, Iowa

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Home Internet in Altoona, IA

  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 22.5%
    Altoona speed tests confirm high speeds for Quantum Fiber
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 76.5%
    Altoona speed tests confirm high speeds for CenturyLink
  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.1%
  • 4. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.4%
    Altoona speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.3%
  • 7. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.1%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.1%
  • 10. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 65.5%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 94.6%
  • Mi-Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 12.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.1%

Best Internet Providers in Altoona, IA

In Altoona, Iowa, CenturyLink offers DSL connections to 61.40% of the city. It boasts speeds up to 80 Mbps and begins at $55 per month. While not the fastest, CenturyLink delivers stable service suitable for moderate browsing and streaming.

Metronet, with its fiber connections, covers 65.50% of Altoona and offers maximum speeds of 5.12 Gbps. Starting at $29.95 per month, Metronet pairs high-speed performance with attractive pricing, ideal for gaming and high-definition streaming.

Viasat Internet guarantees complete coverage in Altoona through its satellite service, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps. Despite a higher starting price of $119.99 per month, Viasat benefits residents who lack reliable wired options.

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
94.58%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
  • Mi-Fiber
91.43%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Altoona, IA

Provider Connection Types in Altoona, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Altoona, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
62.2%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
16.400000000000002%

List of Internet Providers in Altoona, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps
CenturyLink DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Mi-Fiber Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Altoona, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
CenturyLink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mi-Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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