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Internet Providers in
Lake City, IA

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Home Internet in Lake City, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • Northwest
    • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    • 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: 7%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 78.5%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60%
  • 5. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 73.9%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 71%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7%
  • 9. Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 89%
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 78.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 78.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%

Best Internet Providers in Lake City, IA

Kinetic by Windstream ranks highest among internet providers in Lake City, Iowa, offering DSL connections with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. Plans start at $40 per month and cover 80.50% of the city. This combination of speed, affordability, and availability makes it a strong choice for many residents.

Verizon and Viasat Internet also serve Lake City. Verizon's 5G internet matches Kinetic's speed at 50 Mbps but covers 74.50% of the city. Its plans begin at $50 monthly. Despite the higher cost, those preferring 5G might find it appealing. Viasat stands out with its satellite internet, covering 100% of Lake City. Offering download speeds of 150 Mbps, Viasat plans start at $119.99 per month. While pricier, Viasat’s full coverage and top speeds can be essential for rural or underserved users.

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
78.81%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Kinetic
  • XNET WiFi
  • Northwest
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
78.57%

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Provider Connection Types in Lake City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lake 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
78.9%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
71.84%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
78.35%

Internet Providers in Lake City, 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
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mediacom $50/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 $44.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 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
Northwest Communications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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 $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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