Internet Providers in Waterloo, Iowa
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Home Internet in Waterloo, IA
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1. CenturyLink 
Speeds Up To940 Mbps
Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 27%Waterloo speed tests confirm high speeds for CenturyLink -
2. Mediacom
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 95.7%Waterloo speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom -
3. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
4. Rise Broadband
Speeds Up To50 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 66.8% -
5. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. Metronet
Speeds Up To5.12 Gbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 35.8% -
7. Nextlink Internet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 69% -
8. UScellular
Speeds Up To25 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 93.3% -
9. Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
10. Verizon
Speeds Up To50 Mbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 40.3% -
Always ON
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 84.2%
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Best Internet Providers in Waterloo, IA
The best internet providers in Waterloo are Mediacom and CenturyLink. Mediacom is the better option of the two because, while it has a cable network, its internet plans reach gigabit speeds — fast enough for your typical internet needs. It also has an impressive coverage area, covering most residents.
CenturyLink is another excellent option for Waterloo residents. It offers symmetrical speeds up to 940 Mbps on a fiber network. CenturyLink offers stand-alone internet plans starting at $50 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 |
|
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93.28999999999999% |
| 100 Mbps |
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|
100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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95.69% |
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Provider Connection Types in Waterloo, IA
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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24.610000000000003% |
| Cable |
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95.82000000000001% |
| Fiber |
|
0.8% |
List of Internet Providers in Waterloo, IA
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 940 Mbps | |
| Mediacom | Cable | 1 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 50 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| Metronet | Fiber | 5.12 Gbps | |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | |
| UScellular | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Providers in Waterloo, IA
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | DSL, 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 | $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 | 50 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 | |
| Metronet | $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5.12 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 | |
| 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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