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Internet Providers in Defiance, Iowa

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Home Internet in Defiance, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    • Western Iowa Wireless
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 65.8%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.5%
  • 5. Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 70.5%
  • 6. Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Defiance, 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 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%

Internet Providers in Defiance, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
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

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