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Internet Providers in Birmingham, Iowa

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Home Internet in Birmingham, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.9%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Natel
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.4%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.8%
  • 6. Van Buren Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 95.4%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.6%

Best Internet Providers in Birmingham, IA

Viasat Internet stands as the top service provider in Birmingham, Iowa, offering satellite connection with up to 150 Mbps download speed. It reaches the entire city, making it accessible to all residents. Viasat plans start at $99.99 per month, providing extensive coverage and relatively high speeds.

HughesNet ranks third but also offers full coverage in Birmingham through a satellite connection. With a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, it is slower than Viasat but more affordable, starting at $49.99 per month. Both Viasat and HughesNet cater to areas lacking other options like DSL or fiber.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet holds the second spot, offering a 5G connection with a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. It’s more budget-friendly, starting at $39.95 per month. However, it only covers 39.90% of Birmingham, limiting accessibility for many residents.

Cable and fixed wireless connections also provide considerable coverage in Birmingham, with cable at 96% and fixed wireless at 82%. Despite satellite's predominance, EarthLink's 5G option offers an appealing alternative where available, balancing speed and cost effectively. Birmingham residents thus have a variety of choices based on their needs, location, and budget.

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
  • Natel
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
69.81%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Van Buren Telephone Company
95.45%

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Provider Connection Types in Birmingham, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Birmingham, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
95.55%

List of Internet Providers in Birmingham, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Natel Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Van Buren Telephone Company Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Birmingham, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Van Buren Telephone Company $52.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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