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Internet Providers in Mason City, Iowa

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Home Internet in Mason City, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 92.8%
    Mason City speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 75.9%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 10.9%
  • 6. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 59.3%
    Mason City speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 89.7%
  • 8. Router12 Networks
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.3%
  • 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: 34.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.4%

Best Internet Providers in Mason City, IA

In Mason City, Iowa, residents should check out Metronet if it's available. Metronet’s high-speed fiber connection covers 59.30% of the city, offering download speeds up to 5.12 Gbps. At $29.95 per month, Metronet combines speed and affordability, making it a top choice. Yet, its coverage doesn't span the entire city, so some residents might need other options.

Verizon and Viasat Internet offer solid alternatives for those without access to Metronet. Verizon covers 34.90% of Mason City with a 5G internet connection, reaching download speeds of 50 Mbps, and starts at $50 per month. In contrast, Viasat Internet uses satellite technology to cover the entire city. It provides download speeds up to 150 Mbps, but at a higher starting price of $99.99 per month. Mason City residents benefit from diverse internet options with 93% fiber, 97% 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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
89.73%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Router12 Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
92.85%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Mason City, IA

Provider Connection Types in Mason City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Mason 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
10.82%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.77%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.74%

List of Internet Providers in Mason City, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Router12 Networks Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Mason 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 $99.99/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 50 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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 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
Router12 Networks $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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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