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Internet Providers in
Scranton, IA

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Home Internet in Scranton, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Mint Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    • UScellular
    • Scranton Telephone Company
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.3%
  • 3. Mint Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.8%
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  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.3%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.2%
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.6%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.2%
  • 8. Scranton Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 85.7%
  • 9. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 10. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Scranton, IA

Residents of Scranton, Iowa in need of reliable internet service should consider Viasat Internet first. Viasat offers a satellite connection with complete coverage across the city. Enjoy speeds up to 150 Mbps, the fastest in Scranton. However, the starting price is $119.99 per month, which may be high for some users. Despite the cost, the combination of full availability and high-speed access makes Viasat a major option. Alternative providers include EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet. EarthLink uses a 5G connection, covering 32.30% of Scranton. It offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with a starting price of $39.95 per month, making it affordable but limited in reach. Hughesnet also provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage, similar to Viasat. Hughesnet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. This extensive coverage and lower cost make Hughesnet a solid alternative for those seeking more affordable service. Scranton's internet landscape includes DSL at 1%, cable at 69%, fiber at 0%, fixed wireless at 57%, and satellite at 100%. Given these options, Hughesnet stands out for its reach and affordability compared to Viasat.

Residents of Scranton, Iowa in need of reliable internet service should consider Viasat Internet first. Viasat offers a satellite connection with complete coverage across the city. Enjoy speeds up to 150 Mbps, the fastest in Scranton. However, the starting price is $119.99 per month, which may be high for some users. Despite the cost, the combination of full availability and high-speed access makes Viasat a major option.

Alternative providers include EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet. EarthLink uses a 5G connection, covering 32.30% of Scranton. It offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with a starting price of $39.95 per month, making it affordable but limited in reach. Hughesnet also provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage, similar to Viasat. Hughesnet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. This extensive coverage and lower cost make Hughesnet a solid alternative for those seeking more affordable service.

Scranton's internet landscape includes DSL at 1%, cable at 69%, fiber at 0%, fixed wireless at 57%, and satellite at 100%. Given these options, Hughesnet stands out for its reach and affordability compared to Viasat.

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
65.16%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Mint Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Scranton Telephone Company
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • XNET WiFi
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
76.19%

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Provider Connection Types in Scranton, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Scranton, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.49%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
69.15%

Internet Providers in Scranton, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Mint Mobile $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps 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
Scranton Telephone Company $50.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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