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Internet Providers in Independence, Iowa

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Home Internet in Independence, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 64.8%
  • 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. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 48%
  • 5. Independence Telecommunications Utility
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 45.1%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.9%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 85.2%
  • 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: 6.4%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.7%

Best Internet Providers in Independence, IA

CenturyLink offers digital subscriber line (DSL) services in Independence, Iowa, with a maximum download speed of 80 Mbps starting at $55 per month. Covering 48% of the city, CenturyLink balances reasonable speed and pricing, making it a solid choice for many residents.

In contrast, Viasat Internet and HughesNet provide satellite connections with 100% coverage across Independence. Viasat offers the highest download speed at 150 Mbps, although it comes at a higher starting price of $99.99 per month. HughesNet delivers a maximum speed of 100 Mbps for a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. These satellite providers ensure reliable connectivity, especially where other connection types are scarce.

Tech coverage data shows DSL, fiber, and cable availability as limited, with satellite and fixed wireless being the most accessible at 100% and 97%, respectively. This underscores the importance of satellite services like Viasat and HughesNet in maintaining connectivity within Independence.

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
85.22%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Independence Telecommunications Utility
64.81%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Independence, IA

Provider Connection Types in Independence, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Independence, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
28.610000000000003%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
70.09%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
43.66%

List of Internet Providers in Independence, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Independence Telecommunications Utility Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Independence, 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 $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
Independence Telecommunications Utility $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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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