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Internet Providers in Humboldt, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • CenturyLink
    • Communications 1 Network
    • Northwest
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Humboldt, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 74.4%
    Humboldt speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 43.7%
  • 5. Communications 1 Network
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 80.5%
  • 6. Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.7%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.1%

Best Internet Providers in Humboldt, IA

CenturyLink spearheads internet service provision in Humboldt, Iowa, delivering DSL connections to 41% of the city's populace. Although that may not represent total coverage, this provider's maximum download speed of 60 Mbps is nothing to scoff at. For a starting monthly rate of $50, CenturyLink offers noteworthy service to a great deal of Humboldt residents.

Taking the second spot, Verizon shines with a more extensive service coverage that hits 68% of the city. This provider exploits 5G technology to offer a near-top speed of 50 Mbps and prices the service at a competitive monthly starter rate of $50.

Outperforming both CenturyLink and Verizon in terms of reach, Viasat Internet provides satellite connection to every corner of Humboldt. The provider's peak download speed is 30 Mbps, and they start their pricing at the somewhat lower rate of $49.99. Consequently, while CenturyLink secures the fastest download speed and Viasat holds the high ground in total coverage, Verizon offers a balanced deal with broad coverage and respectable speeds, all at comparable prices.

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
  • Northwest
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
80.93%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Communications 1 Network
80.47999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Humboldt, IA

Provider Connection Types in Humboldt, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Humboldt, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
40.96%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
76.36%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
83.85000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Humboldt, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Communications 1 Network Fiber 1 Gbps
Northwest Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Humboldt, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Communications 1 Network $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Northwest Communications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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