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Internet Providers in Leighton, Iowa

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Home Internet in Leighton, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 39.7%
  • 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: 16.6%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.2%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Mahaska Communication Group
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.1%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.4%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.4%
  • 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: 48%

Best Internet Providers in Leighton, IA

Residents of Leighton, Iowa, seeking reliable internet should look into Kinetic by Windstream if it’s available. This provider offers a DSL connection with speeds up to 50 Mbps, starting at $40 per month. However, Kinetic by Windstream covers only 39.70% of the city. While it balances speed and cost well, its limited reach may restrict access for many residents.

For those outside Kinetic by Windstream’s range, Viasat Internet is a notable alternative. Offering a satellite connection with speeds up to 150 Mbps, Viasat starts at $99.99 per month. Its key advantage is full coverage; Viasat services 100% of Leighton, ensuring all residents can access its internet.

Leighton’s internet landscape includes 42% DSL coverage, 89% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite 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
  • Rise Broadband
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
52.39%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mahaska Communication Group
32.11%

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Provider Connection Types in Leighton, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Leighton, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
42.29%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.29%

List of Internet Providers in Leighton, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 300 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Mahaska Communication Group Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Leighton, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
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
Mahaska Communication Group $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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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