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Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Home Internet in Council Bluffs, IA

  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 21.6%
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86.3%
    Council Bluffs speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 53.9%
  • 6. Great Plains
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.7%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.5%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 85.8%
  • Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.1%

Home Internet Summary in Council Bluffs, IA

Residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, should consider Cox for internet service whenever possible. Cox offers a cable connection with a top download speed of 2 Gbps and covers 86.30% of the city. Plans start at $50 per month, combining fast speeds with wide coverage.

As an alternative, CenturyLink provides a DSL connection, covering 53.90% of Council Bluffs with maximum download speeds up to 80 Mbps. Plans start at $55 per month. Though not as fast as Cox, CenturyLink suits users with moderate internet needs.

Council Bluffs boasts a diverse internet landscape: DSL covers 53%, cable 27%, fiber 95%, fixed wireless 96%, and satellite 100%. Residents can choose based on their specific needs and locations.

Best Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, IA

The top two internet providers in Council Bluffs are Cox and CenturyLink. Cox is the best provider in Council Bluffs because it offers the most prominent coverage area and fastest available download speeds. Residents can expect a cable network with download speeds up to that they can bundle with home phone or TV service starting at $111 per month.

The next best internet option in Council Bluffs is CenturyLink, which offers a fiber-optic network to Council Bluffs residents. CenturyLink download speeds reach up to . Its cheapest internet-only plan costs per month.

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
85.82%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Cox
  • Great Plains
86.28%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Council Bluffs, IA

Provider Connection Types in Council Bluffs, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Council Bluffs, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
52.82%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.34%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
26.529999999999998%

List of Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps
Cox Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Great Plains Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Great Plains Communications $90.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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