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Internet Providers in Decatur, Iowa

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Home Internet in Decatur, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 50.4%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.6%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. GRM
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 94.4%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70%
  • 7. 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: 67.6%

Best Internet Providers in Decatur, IA

Viasat Internet offers 100% satellite coverage in Decatur, Iowa. With speeds up to 150 Mbps and prices starting at $119.99 per month, Viasat ensures reliable internet access across the city. This makes it a strong choice, especially where other services might not reach.

EarthLink covers 8.6% of Decatur with its 5G Home Internet. It provides a maximum speed of 100 Mbps for $39.95 per month. While EarthLink's 5G is modern, its limited coverage restricts availability to fewer residents.

HughesNet also delivers 100% satellite coverage. It offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month. For residents requiring widespread availability, HughesNet serves as a solid alternative to Viasat.

In Decatur, satellite providers Viasat and HughesNet dominate, ensuring that every resident can connect to the internet.

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
70%
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
  • Mediacom
  • GRM
94.39999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Decatur, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Decatur, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
49.18%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.67%

List of Internet Providers in Decatur, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
GRM Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Decatur, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
GRM Networks $75/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 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
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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