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Internet Providers in Walker, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • USA
    • UScellular
    • East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Walker, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 55.4%
  • 5. USA
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.4%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 82%
  • 7. East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 25.6%
  • 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: 76.3%

Best Internet Providers in Walker, IA

In Walker, Iowa, Windstream dominates as a leading internet service provider. Its reach stretches to 57% of the city, a significant figure considering the area's connectivity scene. Windstream specializes in providing DSL and fixed wireless connections, boasting a maximum download speed of 200 Mbps. This makes them a reliable choice for those seeking a fast internet connection. They balance affordability and performance by offering plans starting at just $39.99 per month.

In contrast, Viasat Internet takes a different approach. It primarily relies on satellite connections, which means it covers the entire city with seamless availability — a faultless 100%. However, with a maximum download speed of 30 Mbps, it's slower than Windstream. Their pricing, at a starting rate of $49.99 per month, is slightly higher too. However, given its full coverage, Viasat guarantees a value-for-money investment.

Indeed, whether residents choose the extensive coverage of Viasat or the high-speed connections of Windstream, Walker offers a range of reliable and adaptable provider options.

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
  • Rise Broadband
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
81.98%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • USA
  • East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative
25.569999999999997%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Walker, IA

Provider Connection Types in Walker, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Walker, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
58.099999999999994%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
24.95%

List of Internet Providers in Walker, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
USA Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Walker, 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
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
USA Communications (Iowa) $61.75/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
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative $84.95/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
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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