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Internet Providers in Defiance, Iowa

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Home Internet in Defiance, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 3. Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 70.5%
  • 4. Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.5%
  • 5. 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: 60.3%

Best Internet Providers in Defiance, IA

Verizon stands out as Defiance, Iowa's primary internet provider, offering a 5G connection. Covering 60.30% of the city, it delivers download speeds up to 50 Mbps starting at $50 per month. Though it doesn’t blanket the entire city, Verizon's 5G internet strikes a balance between speed and affordability.

Viasat Internet, using satellite technology, blankets the city with 100% coverage. It provides the highest maximum download speed at 150 Mbps but starts at $119.99 per month. Despite being the priciest option, Viasat's broad coverage and high speeds ensure reliability, especially where other internet types fall short.

HughesNet, another satellite provider, comes in third. It covers 99.70% of Defiance with maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, HughesNet offers a budget-friendly alternative with extensive coverage.

Defiance lacks traditional wired connections like DSL and fiber. Cable internet covers 71% of the city, while fixed wireless reaches 63%. In such a landscape, satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet are crucial, nearly covering the entire city where other technologies cannot.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Defiance, IA

Provider Connection Types in Defiance, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Defiance, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
70.94%

List of Internet Providers in Defiance, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber 350 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Defiance, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company $67.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps *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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