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Internet Providers in Dexter, Iowa

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Home Internet in Dexter, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone
    • Western Iowa Wireless
    • 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: 35.4%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 37.6%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 25.4%
  • 6. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 42.1%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.4%
  • 8. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 79.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.6%
  • Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.4%
  • Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Dexter, IA

Dexter, Iowa, relies on three main internet service providers: Kinetic by Windstream, Viasat Internet, and Hughesnet. Kinetic by Windstream covers 42.10% of the city and offers DSL connections, delivering speeds up to 50 Mbps starting at $40 per month. This provider balances speed and cost but offers less coverage than satellite options.

Both Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide satellite connections with 100% coverage in Dexter. Viasat boasts the highest download speed at 150 Mbps, but it starts at $119.99 per month, making it the most expensive choice. Hughesnet, however, provides a more budget-friendly satellite service at $49.99 per month, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps. For residents outside the DSL service area, Viasat and Hughesnet play a vital role in ensuring dependable internet access. Satellite internet's extensive reach ensures nearly every Dexter resident can stay connected.

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
81.57%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
37.62%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Dexter, Iowa

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Provider Connection Types in Dexter, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Dexter, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
47.61%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
37.76%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.31%

Internet Providers in Dexter, 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
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
Kinetic $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
Nextlink Internet $30/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
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone $68.9/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, 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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