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Internet Providers in Hancock, Iowa

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Home Internet in Hancock, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    • Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • 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: 11.9%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.9%
  • 5. Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.7%
  • 6. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.9%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.4%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.7%
  • Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Hancock, IA

In Hancock, Iowa, Viasat Internet tops as the leading provider with a satellite connection that blankets 100% of the area. Viasat's maximum download speed is 150 Mbps, the highest among local providers. The service starts at $119.99 per month, offering extensive coverage and high speeds, making it a reliable choice despite its cost.

HughesNet ranks second, also using satellite technology to cover 99.40% of Hancock. It offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. With slightly less coverage but a more affordable price tag, HughesNet appeals to cost-conscious consumers who don't require the highest speeds.

In addition to satellite options, fixed wireless providers like Always ON cover 84% of the city. These providers offer lower speeds and more limited coverage. Overall, Viasat and HughesNet dominate Hancock's internet landscape, ensuring nearly complete access to the web for residents.

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
46.71%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Nextlink Internet
  • 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
6.9%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Hancock, 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 Hancock, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hancock, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.62%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
66.77%

Internet Providers in Hancock, 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
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, 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
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 10 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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