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Internet Providers in Polk City, Iowa

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Home Internet in Polk City, IA

  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 23.8%
    Polk City speed tests confirm high speeds for Quantum Fiber
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 69.4%
  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.6%
  • 4. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 86.4%
    Polk City speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.4%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.6%
  • 9. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 15.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.5%
  • Mi-Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 78.8%
  • 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: 16.2%

Best Internet Providers in Polk City, IA

Polk City, Iowa residents seeking reliable internet service should consider CenturyLink. As the leading provider, CenturyLink offers a DSL connection with download speeds up to 80 Mbps and a starting price of $55 per month. However, this service covers only 37.40% of the city, making it suitable for those within its range who want a balance of speed and cost.

For residents outside CenturyLink's coverage, Viasat Internet offers a solid alternative. Viasat provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage across Polk City, ensuring everyone has access. Viasat delivers download speeds up to 150 Mbps but at a higher starting price of $119.99 per month.

In Polk City, DSL covers 41% of the area, cable 80%, fiber 88%, fixed wireless 90%, and satellite 100%. Residents will find that CenturyLink and Viasat meet different needs based on their location and internet requirements.

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
95.54%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
  • Mi-Fiber
86.37%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Polk City, IA

Provider Connection Types in Polk City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Polk 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
41.11%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.62%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
79.63%

List of Internet Providers in Polk City, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps
CenturyLink DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Mi-Fiber Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Polk City, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
CenturyLink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/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
Mi-Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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

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