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Internet Providers in Essex, Iowa

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Home Internet in Essex, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 53.7%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Heartland Net
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 96.4%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68%
  • 6. 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: 52.9%

Best Internet Providers in Essex, IA

Viasat Internet dominates Essex, Iowa, with its satellite connection offering full coverage. Users get download speeds up to 150 Mbps, but prices start at $119.99 per month, which is steep given the speeds. Viasat proves ideal for areas lacking fiber or cable options, ensuring consistent internet access city-wide.

Hughesnet also provides 100% coverage in Essex through its satellite service. Though it offers a lower maximum speed of 100 Mbps, its starting price of $49.99 per month makes it a more affordable choice for complete coverage. This provider suits those needing reliable internet without the high cost.

Always ON ranks third with a fixed wireless connection covering 52.90% of Essex. It offers a maximum speed of 25 Mbps and starts at $60 per month. This makes Always ON a viable option for those within its coverage area seeking a fixed wireless connection over satellite.

Technology coverage data in Essex shows a significant presence of cable and fiber options. Nonetheless, satellite providers dominate the market for full 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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
68.01%
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
  • Mediacom
  • Heartland Net
96.38%

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Provider Connection Types in Essex, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Essex, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.9400000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
52.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
96.26%

List of Internet Providers in Essex, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Heartland Net Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Essex, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Heartland Net $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, 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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