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Internet Providers in Benton, Iowa

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    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • Nextlink Internet
    • Lockridge Networks
    • UScellular
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Home Internet in Benton, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 61%
  • 4. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47.7%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.8%
  • 7. Lockridge Networks
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.7%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.7%

Best Internet Providers in Benton, IA

Windstream ranks first in Benton, Iowa with a coverage of 65%. They offer DSL and fixed wireless connections with maximum download speeds of 200 Mbps. This speed towers over that of most providers in the area. Starting rate for their plans is $39.99 per month. With its broad coverage and high-speed potential, Windstream serves a large chunk of Benton's residents, providing them with great value for their money.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet covers the entire city at 100%, delivering service via satellite connections. Download speeds for Viasat max out at 30 Mbps, enough to handle basic internet tasks such as browsing and small file downloads. With plans that start at $49.99 per month, Viasat plays a crucial role in Benton's digital landscape. Their plans plug the tech holes, particularly in underserved parts of the city, ensuring everyone has access to the internet.

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
  • Always ON
  • UScellular
54.74%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • Nextlink Internet
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Benton, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Benton, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
64.77000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Benton, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps

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