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Internet Providers in Melbourne, Iowa

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Home Internet in Melbourne, IA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 79.5%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 63.3%
  • 5. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.6%
  • 8. Heart of Iowa Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12%
  • Partner Communications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 88%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Melbourne, IA

Viasat Internet stands out as the leading provider in Melbourne, Iowa. Viasat offers a satellite connection that covers the entire city, ensuring every resident can connect. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, it suits households with heavy internet usage. However, the starting price of $99.99 per month might be steep for budget-conscious users.

Ranked second, EarthLink 5G Home Internet provides a 5G connection to 63.30% of Melbourne. Its maximum download speed of 100 Mbps is a bit lower than Viasat's but sufficient for activities such as streaming, gaming, and remote work. At $39.95 per month, EarthLink presents an affordable option that balances speed and cost.

Hughesnet, another satellite provider, covers all of Melbourne like Viasat but offers a lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet provides a more budget-friendly option. The wide availability of various connection types, particularly the 100% coverage of satellite services by Viasat and Hughesnet, ensures residents have reliable internet access throughout the city.

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
81.67999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Partner Communications Cooperative
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Heart of Iowa Communications
11.99%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Melbourne, IA

Provider Connection Types in Melbourne, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Melbourne, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
86.82%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.030000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Melbourne, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber, DSL 250 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Melbourne, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Partner Communications Cooperative $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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

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