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Internet Providers in Montrose, Iowa

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Home Internet in Montrose, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 61.4%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 46.4%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.2%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76%
  • 7. 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: 64.2%

Best Internet Providers in Montrose, IA

Kinetic by Windstream provides the top internet service in Montrose, Iowa, with DSL and fiber connections available to 61.40% of the city. It offers the fastest speed in the area, reaching up to 1 Gbps. Starting at $39.99 per month, this service caters to users who need high-speed internet. With 62% DSL coverage and 45% fiber coverage, it serves a large portion of Montrose, making it a key player in the local internet market.

Viasat Internet, covering 100% of Montrose, ranks second. It uses satellite connections and offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. Though Viasat's speed is lower than Kinetic by Windstream, it ensures internet access even in remote locations. Its services start at $99.99 per month, which is relatively high.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet is the third option, offering 5G coverage to 32.20% of Montrose. It provides speeds up to 100 Mbps and starts at $39.95 per month. While its coverage is not as wide, it remains a high-speed alternative in its service areas.

Overall, Montrose enjoys 100% availability of satellite internet and 80% availability of fixed wireless, enhancing the DSL and fiber options.

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
76%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Mediacom
61.42999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Montrose, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Montrose, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
62.44%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
45.22%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.66%

List of Internet Providers in Montrose, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Montrose, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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
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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
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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