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Internet Providers in Central City, Iowa

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Home Internet in Central City, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Kinetic
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • USA
    • 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: 23.8%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6%
  • 4. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 63.2%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 48.6%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 23.8%
  • USA
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 47.4%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%

Best Internet Providers in Central City, IA

Residents of Central City, Iowa, should consider Kinetic by Windstream for their internet needs. It covers 63.2% of the city with both DSL and fiber connections and delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps. Plans start at $39.99 per month, offering a great mix of speed and affordability.

For those without access to Kinetic by Windstream, Viasat Internet offers a solid alternative. With a satellite connection covering 100% of Central City, Viasat provides speeds up to 150 Mbps. However, its plans start at a higher price of $99.99 per month. Hughesnet is another option, also providing complete coverage via satellite. It offers speeds up to 100 Mbps, with plans beginning at $49.99 per month.

Overall, Central City's internet availability includes 100% coverage with satellite, 65% with DSL, and no fiber presence besides Kinetic by Windstream. Viasat and Hughesnet ensure all residents can access reliable internet, even where other options fall short.

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
71.27%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • 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
  • Kinetic
  • USA
63.24999999999999%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Central City, 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 Central City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Central City, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
64.89%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.19%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
40.63%

Internet Providers in Central City, 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Kinetic $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
USA Communications (Iowa) $61.75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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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