Internet Providers in Ames, Iowa

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Home Internet in Ames, IA

  • 1. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $50
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43%
  • 2. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    1.024 Gbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $29.95
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 75.3%
  • 3. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
    Download Speeds:
    33 - 245 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $50
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 64.4%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $64.99
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $49.99
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $90
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.9%
  • 8. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $45
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.3%
  • Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Plans Starting At $24.99
    *Prices may vary depending on the plan.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.6%

Best Internet Providers in Ames, IA

The best internet providers in Ames are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Metronet. Of these three options, CenturyLink is the best overall option because it offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps to its customers. Ames residents wanting a fast fiber connection can purchase one of CenturyLink’s internet plans, with its lowest-tier costing as little as $50 per month.

If CenturyLink isn’t available, Mediacom is the next-best option for Ames residents. In addition to providing vast coverage throughout the city, it delivers fast download speeds and affordable internet plans that operate on a cable network.

Metronet is another great fiber internet option available for Ames residents. On top of delivering download speeds up to 1.024 Gbps, it also offers a variety of internet plans, the most affordable one costing only $29.95 per month.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Ames

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