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Internet Providers in Union, Iowa

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    • Viasat
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    • Heart of Iowa Communications
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Union, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Heart of Iowa Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 15.8%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.7%
  • 6. 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: 55%

Best Internet Providers in Union, IA

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative tops the list of the finest internet providers in Union, Iowa. They offer a Fiber connection with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, ensuring complete city coverage. They offer plans starting from $75 per month. Next in line is Viasat Internet, using satellite technology to deliver unmatched city-wide coverage with a top speed of 50 Mbps. Their plans start at a modest $49.99 per month. Hughesnet, the third provider, also uses satellite technology, offering 100% coverage at a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. Their pricing begins at the same point as Viasat's.

In Union, Iowa, access to technology varies by area. The entire city has access to Fiber and satellite options, while 57% can choose Fixed Wireless. Even though these dominant providers cover the entire Union, several areas remain underserved by DSL and Cable. As a result, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative, Viasat, and Hughesnet actively seek to address this disparity, striving to ensure reliable and widespread internet access for all residents.

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
68.67%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Heart of Iowa Communications
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Union, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Union, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
100%

List of Internet Providers in Union, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Union, 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
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
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
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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