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Internet Providers in Cresco, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • MiBroadband
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Cresco, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 75%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 60.8%
    Cresco speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 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: 99.9%
  • 5. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.4%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 78.1%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.4%
  • 9. MiBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 30.8%

Best Internet Providers in Cresco, IA

As Cresco, Iowa's leading internet service provider, Windstream makes high-speed internet available to 75% of local residents. The company boasts a mix of DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless connections, peaking at a whip-fast 1 Gbps. Ideal for heavy internet usage, streaming, or gaming, Windstream offers robust connectivity for a starting rate of $39.99 monthly.

Viasat Internet, Cresco's runner-up provider, differs from Windstream with its 100% satellite connectivity coverage. While Viasat's maximum download speed of 50 Mbps pales next to Windstream's, it's enough for typical activities like browsing the internet and streaming videos. Starting at $49.99 per month, Viasat is the go-to choice for those in areas unreachable by other connections.

Cresco residents can find an internet service that meets their needs, thanks to a broad range of options from 52% fiber availability to 100% satellite coverage.

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
72.39999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • Nextlink Internet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Mediacom
  • MiBroadband
74.99%

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Provider Connection Types in Cresco, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cresco, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
75.14999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
60.33%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
51.85999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Cresco, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
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
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
MiBroadband Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps

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