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Internet Providers in Melbourne, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • Heart of Iowa Communications
    • Partner Communications Cooperative
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Melbourne, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 63.3%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.1%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Heart of Iowa Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12%
  • 6. Partner Communications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 88%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.7%
  • 8. 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: 63.3%

Best Internet Providers in Melbourne, IA

In Melbourne, Iowa, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet provides a speedy 5G connection with download rates from 33 to 245 Mbps to 63% of the city. Its services are a solid option for those seeking high-speed internet or needing robust bandwidth for multiple users. Surprisingly, the monthly cost starts at just $50.

Not to be outdone, Viasat Internet provides satellite internet with a commendable download speed of up to 50 Mbps. Unlike T-Mobile, it covers 100% of Melbourne, making it accessible to all residents. Even better, its monthly rate starts slightly lower than T-Mobile's, at $49.99. It's an excellent choice for those who value broad coverage over ultimate download speeds.

When considering technology coverage in Melbourne, it's worth noting that satellite providers fully cover the area, while fixed wireless providers cover 91%. As such, residents have plenty of dependable connection options from which to choose.

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
81.67999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Partner Communications Cooperative
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Heart of Iowa Communications
11.99%

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Provider Connection Types in Melbourne, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Melbourne, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
86.82%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.030000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Melbourne, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber, DSL 250 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Melbourne, 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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Partner Communications Cooperative $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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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