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Internet Providers in Lake City, Iowa

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Home Internet in Lake City, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 72.7%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.2%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 80.5%
  • 6. Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.5%
  • 7. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 78.2%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.8%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 10. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.2%

Best Internet Providers in Lake City, IA

Kinetic by Windstream ranks highest among internet providers in Lake City, Iowa, offering DSL connections with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. Plans start at $40 per month and cover 80.50% of the city. This combination of speed, affordability, and availability makes it a strong choice for many residents.

Verizon and Viasat Internet also serve Lake City. Verizon's 5G internet matches Kinetic's speed at 50 Mbps but covers 74.50% of the city. Its plans begin at $50 monthly. Despite the higher cost, those preferring 5G might find it appealing. Viasat stands out with its satellite internet, covering 100% of Lake City. Offering download speeds of 150 Mbps, Viasat plans start at $119.99 per month. While pricier, Viasat’s full coverage and top speeds can be essential for rural or underserved users.

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
  • Rise Broadband
  • Northwest
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
88.46000000000001%
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
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
78.23%

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Provider Connection Types in Lake City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lake City, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
78.9%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
71.84%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
78.35%

List of Internet Providers in Lake City, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
Northwest Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lake City, 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
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Northwest Communications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association $59.95/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
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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