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Internet Providers in Chelsea, Iowa

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    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Chelsea, 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: 50.8%
  • 4. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51%
  • 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: 93.5%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.9%

Best Internet Providers in Chelsea, IA

Windstream is the leading internet provider for Chelsea, Iowa residents, with 50% city coverage. Both DSL and fixed wireless connections are provided, with towering download speeds peaking at 200 Mbps. For just a starting monthly cost of $39.99, customers can enjoy these high-speed connections. Despite not covering the whole city, Windstream's competitive price and speed make it an attractive choice where it's available.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet serve as viable alternatives to Windstream, boasting full 100% coverage through their satellite connection technology. Viasat provides up to 50 Mbps maximum download speed, with a starting monthly price tag of $49.99. Hughesnet, priced equivalently, offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. The speed difference with Windstream is offset by Viasat's and Hughesnet's uninterrupted availability throughout Chelsea.

Taking a look at Chelsea's overall internet coverage - 50% for DSL, 1% for fiber, 96% for fixed wireless, and 100% for satellite - Viasat and Hughesnet ensure an uninterrupted internet footprint in areas other providers may miss.

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
64.94%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • Nextlink Internet
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Chelsea, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chelsea, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
49.91%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.43%

List of Internet Providers in Chelsea, 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
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

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