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Internet Providers in Minden, Iowa

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Home Internet in Minden, IA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Western Iowa Wireless
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. 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: 38%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 67.6%
  • 6. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 65.4%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7%
  • 8. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 56.9%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.1%
  • Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Minden, IA

Minden, Iowa's top internet service provider is Kinetic by Windstream. They offer Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connections, covering 65.40% of the city. With a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps and a starting price of $40 per month, their plans provide a good balance of speed and reliability. This makes Kinetic by Windstream a practical and affordable choice, especially for households within their coverage area. Despite the availability of other connection types, their DSL service stands out for its combination of affordability and consistent performance.

In contrast, Viasat Internet ranks as the second provider in Minden, boasting 100% city-wide coverage with its satellite connection. They offer a higher maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, starting at $99.99 per month. This ensures every resident has access to Viasat’s services, particularly in areas not served by other connections. While Viasat’s starting price is higher, its full coverage and faster speeds offer significant benefits, especially for those in remote parts of Minden. These providers together create a diverse internet landscape, catering to the varied needs and situations within the community.

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
22.13%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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
56.940000000000005%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Minden, Iowa

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Provider Connection Types in Minden, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Minden, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.43%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
55.69%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.18%

Internet Providers in Minden, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $79.99/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
Kinetic $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber, Cable
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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