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Internet Providers in Elma, Iowa

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Home Internet in Elma, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • MiBroadband
    • 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. 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: 18.4%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.7%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.6%
  • 5. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 37.6%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 55.9%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.4%
  • MiBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.1%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.1%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Elma, IA

Kinetic by Windstream dominates as the internet service provider in Elma, Iowa, offering DSL connections up to 50 Mbps. Starting at $40 per month, their plans cover 55.90% of the city. With overall DSL coverage at 56%, Kinetic by Windstream maximizes the existing infrastructure, catering well to regular browsing, streaming, and moderate data usage.

Viasat Internet ensures 100% coverage with its satellite service, available to every Elma resident. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps, significantly higher than Kinetic by Windstream's. However, Viasat’s plans start at $99.99 per month. This satellite connection benefits those in areas lacking DSL or fiber, providing optimal service for HD streaming, video conferencing, and large downloads. For reliable speed and extensive coverage, Viasat is a strong choice in Elma.

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
  • Rise Broadband
  • UScellular
73.07000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
37.55%

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Provider Connection Types in Elma, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elma, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
55.720000000000006%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
37.669999999999995%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.050000000000001%

Internet Providers in Elma, 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
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
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
MiBroadband $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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