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Internet Providers in Alden, Iowa

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Home Internet in Alden, 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: 45.4%
  • 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: 56.5%
  • 5. Radcliffe Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 10.4%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.2%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.4%
  • 8. 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: 53.6%

Best Internet Providers in Alden, IA

Kinetic by Windstream offers Alden, Iowa, a DSL connection with speeds up to 50 Mbps. Covering roughly 56.50% of the city, the service starts at $40 per month. This makes it a practical option for those wanting reliable internet for routine tasks like browsing and streaming on a budget. However, its coverage is limited compared to satellite options.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide blanket coverage in Alden with their satellite connections, spanning 100% of the city. Viasat delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $119.99 per month, making it the fastest but also the priciest option. Hughesnet offers a more budget-friendly choice with speeds up to 100 Mbps at $49.99 per month. While both satellite providers ensure availability even in remote areas, residents should consider speed needs and budget. Satellite connections offer broad availability but come with higher costs and potential latency issues.

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
69.43%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Radcliffe Telephone
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Alden, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alden, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
54.010000000000005%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
10.45%

List of Internet Providers in Alden, 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
Radcliffe Telephone Fiber 500 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alden, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
Radcliffe Telephone $77.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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
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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