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Internet Providers in Ottumwa, Iowa

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Home Internet in Ottumwa, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • 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: 26.5%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 9.3%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.5%
  • 5. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.8%
  • 6. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 84.9%
    Ottumwa speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 84.4%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.5%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 89.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Ottumwa, IA

Viasat Internet serves Ottumwa, Iowa, with satellite internet offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Covering 100% of the area, Viasat ensures all residents can access its reliable service. The monthly starting price is $99.99, which is relatively high, but the comprehensive coverage compensates for the cost.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet comes in second, providing 5G connections with speeds up to 100 Mbps. It starts at a more affordable $39.95 per month but only covers 9.30% of Ottumwa. This limitation means only a small number of residents can use the service, primarily those near 5G infrastructure. Despite the attractive pricing, the restricted coverage limits accessibility, making satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet, with their 100% coverage, more widespread options, albeit at a higher cost.

Best Internet Providers in Ottumwa, IA

The best internet providers in Ottuma are Mediacom and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. As the most widespread wired internet provider in Ottumwa, Mediacom is our top choice for internet in the area. Reaching a majority of households in the area, Mediacom has plans up to 1 Gbps through its cable internet network.

If you’re looking for another type of internet solution, or Mediacom isn’t available at your address, we recommend T-Mobile 5G Home Internet as your next-best option in Ottumwa. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offers download speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps, with no data caps or monthly fees. For a one-plan price of $50 per month (with AutoPay), T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is well-known for its monthly promotions and perks when you sign up.

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
89.14%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
84.87%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Ottumwa, Iowa

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Ottumwa, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ottumwa, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.280000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
84.96000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.63%

Internet Providers in Ottumwa, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/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
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 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mediacom $19.99/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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 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
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

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