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Internet Providers in Elgin, Iowa

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Home Internet in Elgin, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • AcenTek
    • Alpine
    • Nextlink Internet
    • 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. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.1%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 45.2%
  • 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: 79.3%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.2%
  • 7. AcenTek
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 11.2%
  • Alpine
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 77%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.4%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Elgin, IA

In Elgin, Iowa, Viasat Internet shines as the top choice for high-speed service. Offering satellite connections with 100% coverage, Viasat reaches every household in the city. It boasts a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, the fastest available in Elgin. Despite a higher starting price of $99.99 per month, the wide coverage and speed provide reliable performance for demanding users.

Hughesnet also offers 100% coverage through satellite connections. It delivers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at a more budget-friendly $49.99 per month. While not the fastest, its lower price appeals to cost-conscious residents.

Always ON presents a fixed wireless option, covering 60.80% of Elgin. It offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps with a starting price of $60 per month. Though slower and with partial coverage, it remains a viable alternative for those within its service range.

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
71.69%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Alpine
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • AcenTek
45.2%

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Provider Connection Types in Elgin, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elgin, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
37.29%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
44.89%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
62.23%

Internet Providers in Elgin, 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
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
AcenTek $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Alpine Communications $84.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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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