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Internet Providers in Washburn, Iowa

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Home Internet in Washburn, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61.3%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XO
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.1%
  • 7. Planet Connect
    Speeds Up To
    3 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%
  • 8. GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.4%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 19.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Washburn, IA

CenturyLink offers a DSL connection to all of Washburn, Iowa, covering 100% of the community with internet plans starting at $55 per month. However, the maximum download speed sits at 10 Mbps. While the provider ensures extensive availability, its DSL service only covers 25% based on data, indicating a lag in adopting new technology.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide complete satellite coverage throughout Washburn. Viasat reaches a maximum download speed of 35 Mbps, while Hughesnet offers speeds up to 25 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Both providers cater to the entire community, including remote areas, although satellite speeds fall short of fiber or advanced technologies. With 96% of the area accessible by fiber and fixed wireless, residents might find higher-speed options through other providers if these connections become available.

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
  • Hughesnet
  • CenturyLink
  • Planet Connect
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • GigFire
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • EarthLink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Washburn, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Washburn, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Washburn, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 10 Mbps
XO Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Planet Connect Fixed Wireless 3 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps
EarthLink DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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