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Internet Providers in Carpenter, Iowa

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Home Internet in Carpenter, 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: 94.9%
  • 4. OmniTel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.5%
  • 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: 16.5%

Best Internet Providers in Carpenter, IA

In Carpenter, Iowa, Kinetic by Windstream stands out as a top internet service provider. It covers 94.9% of the city using DSL, offering maximum download speeds of up to 50 Mbps. Plans start at $40 per month, striking a balance between speed and affordability.

Viasat Internet provides another choice with 100% coverage in Carpenter, ensuring access even in remote areas. Its satellite connection delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps but at a higher starting price of $99.99 per month.

HughesNet, also with 100% coverage, uses satellite to offer speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month. Although Viasat offers higher speeds, the choice between the two may depend on individual needs and budgets. Residents in Carpenter enjoy varied options for reliable internet service with different speed tiers and pricing.

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
  • Always ON
16.46%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • OmniTel
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Carpenter, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carpenter, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
93.67%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
100%

List of Internet Providers in Carpenter, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
OmniTel Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Carpenter, 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
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
OmniTel Communications $69.95/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
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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