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Internet Providers in Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Home Internet in Cedar Falls, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 84.1%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.9%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 19.2%
  • 7. Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.2%
  • 8. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92%
  • 9. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91%
  • 10. 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: 33.6%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 82.6%

Best Internet Providers in Cedar Falls, IA

In Cedar Falls, Iowa, Verizon stands out among internet service providers. It offers 5G internet with download speeds up to 50 Mbps, covering 33.60% of the city. With a starting price of $50 per month, it balances speed and cost effectively. Though its coverage isn’t the broadest, it delivers a reliable connection suitable for both mobile and home use.

Viasat Internet and EarthLink 5G Home Internet are strong alternatives. Viasat provides satellite service with 100% city coverage and offers maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, though it starts at $99.99 per month. This makes it ideal for residents in remote areas requiring extensive coverage. EarthLink, covering 30% of Cedar Falls with its 5G service, delivers higher speeds of up to 100 Mbps at a starting price of $39.95 per month, appealing to those prioritizing both speed and affordability.

Among these options, Verizon remains a top choice for its reliable and modern connection.

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
90.99000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility
91.18%

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Provider Connection Types in Cedar Falls, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cedar Falls, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
9.2%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
84.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
89.13%

List of Internet Providers in Cedar Falls, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility Fiber, Fixed Wireless 10 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Cedar Falls, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility $57.5/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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