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Internet Providers in Paton, Iowa

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Home Internet in Paton, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.2%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%
  • 5. Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.1%
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Paton, IA

In Paton, Iowa, Viasat Internet stands as the top provider, offering 100% coverage via satellite. It delivers maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, starting at $119.99 per month. Despite the higher cost, Viasat ensures reliable connectivity for all residents.

HughesNet follows closely, also providing 100% coverage with satellite internet. It offers maximum speeds of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. While slower than Viasat, HughesNet's more affordable pricing appeals to budget-conscious customers.

Always ON ranks third, offering fixed wireless internet to 30.6% of Paton. With speeds up to 25 Mbps and a starting price of $60 per month, Always ON is a good fit for those in its coverage area who prefer fixed wireless connections.

While satellite options cover the entire city, the presence of fixed wireless services like Always ON offers additional choices for residents.

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
  • Northwest
  • UScellular
40.33%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
98.91%

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Provider Connection Types in Paton, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Paton, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
93.54%

List of Internet Providers in Paton, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Northwest Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Paton, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
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 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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