BroadbandNow is supported by commissions from some of the providers listed on our site. Learn More

Internet Providers in Watkins, Iowa

Filter by zip:

Home Internet in Watkins, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • South Slope
    • USA
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. 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: 48.8%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.8%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 48.8%
  • 6. South Slope
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.9%
  • 7. USA
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Watkins, IA

Watkins, Iowa residents seeking internet service should consider Viasat Internet, which offers satellite internet with 100% coverage. Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, one of the highest in the community. Though the starting price is $99.99 per month, the extensive coverage and fast speeds might be worth it for those who value performance and availability.

HughesNet is another satellite internet provider in Watkins, also offering 100% coverage. It delivers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and is more budget-friendly with a starting price of $49.99 per month. While slower than Viasat, HughesNet's lower cost and complete coverage make it a viable option for budget-conscious residents.

Always ON offers fixed wireless internet to about 37.60% of Watkins, providing a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. It starts at $60 per month. With fixed wireless coverage at 48%, Always ON could be a good option for residents in specific locations within its service area.

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
41.620000000000005%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • South Slope
  • USA
93.91000000000001%

Learn more about internet speeds:

Provider Connection Types in Watkins, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Watkins, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.06%

Internet Providers in Watkins, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
South Slope $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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 10 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

Are you a journalist or researcher writing about this topic?

Contact us and we'll connect you with a broadband market expert on our team who can provide insights and data to support your work.