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Internet Providers in Ankeny, Iowa

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Home Internet in Ankeny, IA
  • Provider
    • CenturyLink
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Metronet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 69.4%
    Ankeny speed tests confirm high speeds for CenturyLink
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. 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: 79.2%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41.2%
  • 6. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.4%
  • 7. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.6%
    Ankeny speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32%
  • 10. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 65.7%
    Ankeny speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • 11. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Ankeny, IA

Metronet ranks as the top internet provider in Ankeny, Iowa. It offers a fiber connection with maximum download speeds of up to 5.12 Gbps, far surpassing other local providers. Their service starts at $29.95 per month, delivering a combination of speed and affordability. With 65.70% coverage in Ankeny, most residents can access Metronet’s high-speed fiber network.

CenturyLink takes the second spot in Ankeny. It uses a DSL connection to deliver maximum download speeds of 80 Mbps. While slower than Metronet, it offers a starting price of $55 per month. This option suits users seeking moderate speeds without a hefty price tag. However, CenturyLink only covers 39.80% of Ankeny, making its availability more limited.

Viasat Internet, holding the third position, offers a satellite connection with full, 100% coverage across Ankeny. It guarantees connectivity even in remote areas. Viasat's maximum download speed reaches 150 Mbps, but its starting price is higher at $119.99 per month. Although it ensures access everywhere, the higher cost and relatively lower speed might be less appealing for those within Metronet or CenturyLink's reach.

Best Internet Providers in Ankeny, IA

The best internet providers in Ankeny are CenturyLink and Mediacom. CenturyLink is among the leading internet options because it operates a fiber network and covers essentially the entire city. Residents using CenturyLink can experience symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 940 Mbps, which is great for households with multiple devices.

If by some chance you can’t get coverage or you simply don’t need the benefits of fiber networks, then you should definitely consider Mediacom. This cable internet vendor similarly has accessibility in almost all of the area, and its connection reaches speeds in the gigabits.

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
97.25%
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
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
95.65%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Ankeny, Iowa

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Ankeny, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ankeny, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
40.760000000000005%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.58%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
74.55000000000001%

Internet Providers in Ankeny, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
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
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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