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Internet Providers in Elk Horn, Iowa

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Home Internet in Elk Horn, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    • 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. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.1%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Elk Horn, IA

Residents of Elk Horn, Iowa, should consider Viasat Internet if available. Viasat’s satellite connection delivers maximum download speeds up to 150 Mbps, suitable for streaming and gaming. The service starts at $119.99 per month and covers the entire town. While the pricing is higher, its coverage and speeds make it a viable option.

Hughesnet offers a compelling alternative. Also a satellite provider, Hughesnet serves 100% of Elk Horn. Its maximum speed of 100 Mbps is lower, but with a starting price of $49.99 per month, it provides a more budget-friendly option without sacrificing coverage.

Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company offers fiber internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, the highest among local options. However, its fiber service doesn't cover the whole city like Viasat and Hughesnet do.

About 97% of the city has access to fixed wireless, but fiber and DSL are not widespread. In underserved areas, satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet ensure everyone has internet access.

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
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Elk Horn, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elk Horn, 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
100%

Internet Providers in Elk Horn, 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
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company $75.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps 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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