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Internet Providers in Waterloo, Iowa

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Home Internet in Waterloo, IA
  • Provider
    • CenturyLink
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Metronet
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 88.1%
    Waterloo speed tests confirm high speeds for CenturyLink
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.9%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.9%
  • 5. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.8%
  • 6. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.7%
    Waterloo speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.9%
  • 9. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 35.8%
  • 10. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69%
  • 11. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.3%
  • 12. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Waterloo, IA

In Waterloo, Iowa, Metronet delivers fiber connections with download speeds up to 5.12 Gbps. Plans start at $29.95 per month. Covering 35.80% of the city, Metronet offers robust internet for streaming, gaming, and remote work.

Verizon offers 5G internet, providing download speeds of 50 Mbps. Plans begin at $50 per month, and it covers 40.30% of Waterloo. This makes it a strong option for those seeking wireless internet.

Viasat Internet reaches all of Waterloo with its satellite services, achieving speeds up to 150 Mbps. Starting at $99.99 per month, Viasat is ideal for areas lacking fiber or 5G coverage.

Waterloo benefits from a wide range of internet options, ensuring residents can find the right service provider.

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
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
93.28999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
95.69%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Waterloo, Iowa

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Waterloo, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Waterloo, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
24.610000000000003%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.82000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.8%

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
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $30/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

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