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Internet Providers in Urbandale, Iowa

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    • Quantum Fiber
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • CenturyLink
    • Metronet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
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Home Internet in Urbandale, IA

  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 13.2%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99%
    Urbandale speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 70.5%
  • 6. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.2%
    Urbandale speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.2%
  • 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: 26.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83%

Best Internet Providers in Urbandale, IA

In Urbandale, Iowa, CenturyLink ranks as the top internet provider. Offering both DSL and fiber connections, CenturyLink provides extensive coverage to 73% of the city. With a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps and prices starting at $30 per month, it presents an excellent balance between cost and performance for consumers. The second-best provider in Urbandale is Metronet. Unlike CenturyLink, Metronet only offers a fiber connection but covers a larger area with its services reaching 82% of the city. It also boasts superior speeds with a maximum download rate of 1.024 Gbps at a slightly lower starting price of $29.95 per month.

The third-best option for internet service in Urbandale is T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet, which covers nearly half the city (46%). Although its maximum download speed ranges from 33-245 Mbps—lower than both CenturyLink and Metronet—it remains competitive with its pricing beginning at $50 per month. Notably absent from the top three but worth mentioning is Viasat Internet, which provides satellite connectivity throughout Urbandale with full coverage (100%), albeit at slower speeds capped at 50 Mbps and higher prices starting from $49.99 per month.

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
97.19%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
99.03999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Urbandale, IA

Provider Connection Types in Urbandale, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Urbandale, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
72.89999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.39%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
84.45%

List of Internet Providers in Urbandale, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Quantum Fiber Fiber 940 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Urbandale, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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
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
Metronet $29.95/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
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
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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