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Internet Providers in Fairfield, Iowa

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Home Internet in Fairfield, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 68.3%
    Fairfield speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 68.7%
    Fairfield 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: 100%
  • 5. LISCO
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 35%
  • 6. Natel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 91.6%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.5%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 78.2%

Best Internet Providers in Fairfield, IA

In Fairfield, Iowa, Kinetic by Windstream dominates the internet service landscape. It offers DSL and fiber connections with impressive maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. This makes it perfect for heavy internet users, such as gamers and streamers. Plans start at $39.99 per month, providing excellent value for the speeds offered. Kinetic by Windstream covers 68.3% of Fairfield, reaching a significant portion of the city's residents.

Other solid alternatives in Fairfield include Viasat Internet and HughesNet. Viasat provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage, making it reliable for areas without wired connections. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, it's suitable for general internet usage, though its plans start at $99.99 per month. HughesNet also covers the entire city with satellite technology. It offers a lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps but starts at a more affordable $49.99 per month. These providers are particularly advantageous for those in remote areas where other connections may not be available.

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
83.5%
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
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Mediacom
  • LISCO
  • Natel
91.55%

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Provider Connection Types in Fairfield, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fairfield, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
67.31%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
67.86%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.81%

List of Internet Providers in Fairfield, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
LISCO Fiber 1 Gbps
Natel Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Fairfield, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
LISCO $83/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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