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Internet Providers in Iowa City, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • CenturyLink
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • ImOn
    • Metronet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Iowa City, IA

  • 1. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 62.8%
    Iowa City speed tests confirm high speeds for CenturyLink
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.4%
    Iowa City speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.4%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. ImOn
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 69.5%
  • 7. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 15.8%
    Iowa City speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.7%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 79.9%

Best Internet Providers in Iowa City, IA

CenturyLink, Mediacom, and ImOn are the top internet providers in Iowa City. CenturyLink is the best internet provider in Iowa City because it offers the widest coverage, competitive download speeds, and a fiber-optic network. CenturyLink users can expect download speeds up to 940 Mbps. CenturyLink is available to 62.8 percent of Iowa City and has plans starting at $50 per month.

Mediacom is Iowa City’s fastest cable internet provider, offering a great alternative to fiber. Mediacom subscribers gain access to gigabit download speeds. It’s also accessible in most parts of the area. While cable lacks some of the technological bells and whistles of fiber, cable networks are still known for their reliability and low-latency internet access.

ImOn offers ultra-fast fiber speeds to residents within its limited coverage zone. Although it services a little over half of Iowa City, it offers the area’s fastest symmetrical speeds. If you live within the coverage zone and have a need for speed, ImOn is your best option.

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
  • Always ON
93.72%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • ImOn
  • Metronet
94.35%

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Provider Connection Types in Iowa City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Iowa City, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
55.74%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.13%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
70.75%

List of Internet Providers in Iowa City, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
CenturyLink DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
ImOn Fiber 1 Gbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Iowa City, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
CenturyLink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
ImOn Communications $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Metronet $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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