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Internet Providers in Vail, Iowa

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Home Internet in Vail, IA
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    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • UScellular
    • Western Iowa Wireless
    • 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. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 62.4%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.5%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.5%
  • Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Vail, IA

In Vail, Iowa, Kinetic by Windstream dominates as the primary internet service provider. Offering a DSL connection, it covers 62.40% of the area. Residents looking for reliable internet access often find this service suitable, with a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. This speed handles everyday browsing and moderate streaming. However, starting at $40 per month, it might seem less cost-effective given the lower speeds. Kinetic by Windstream's DSL service, supported in 60% of Vail, provides steady and significant coverage across the city.

Viasat Internet serves as the second provider in Vail, using a satellite connection to blanket the entire city. Every resident can access its services. Viasat boasts a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, much higher than Kinetic by Windstream. This speed benefits high-bandwidth activities like HD streaming and online gaming. The service starts at $119.99 per month, reflecting its higher performance. For those needing faster speeds and extensive coverage, Viasat offers substantial value despite the higher cost. This positions Viasat as a strong candidate, especially in areas where other connections are scarce.

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
  • Kinetic
  • UScellular
63.5%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Vail, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Vail, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
60.34%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.22%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
3.45%

Internet Providers in Vail, 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
Kinetic $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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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