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Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Home Internet in Council Bluffs, IA
  • Provider
    • CenturyLink
    • AT&T
    • Cox
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Great Plains
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Western Iowa Wireless
    • 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: 75%
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.1%
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86.3%
    Council Bluffs speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. 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: 64.3%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.3%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.1%
  • 9. Great Plains
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.7%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.5%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 85.8%
  • Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Council Bluffs, IA

Residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, should consider Cox for internet service whenever possible. Cox offers a cable connection with a top download speed of 2 Gbps and covers 86.30% of the city. Plans start at $50 per month, combining fast speeds with wide coverage.

As an alternative, CenturyLink provides a DSL connection, covering 53.90% of Council Bluffs with maximum download speeds up to 80 Mbps. Plans start at $55 per month. Though not as fast as Cox, CenturyLink suits users with moderate internet needs.

Council Bluffs boasts a diverse internet landscape: DSL covers 53%, cable 27%, fiber 95%, fixed wireless 96%, and satellite 100%. Residents can choose based on their specific needs and locations.

Best Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, IA

The top two internet providers in Council Bluffs are Cox and CenturyLink. Cox is the best provider in Council Bluffs because it offers the most prominent coverage area and fastest available download speeds. Residents can expect a cable network with download speeds up to that they can bundle with home phone or TV service starting at $111 per month.

The next best internet option in Council Bluffs is CenturyLink, which offers a fiber-optic network to Council Bluffs residents. CenturyLink download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps. Its cheapest internet-only plan costs $50 per month.

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
85.82%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • Great Plains
86.28%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Provider Connection Types in Council Bluffs, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Council Bluffs, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
52.82%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.34%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
26.529999999999998%

Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, 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
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
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
Great Plains Communications $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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

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