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Internet Providers in Portsmouth, Iowa

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Home Internet in Portsmouth, 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: 6.1%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 51.7%
  • 5. Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.4%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.2%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.9%
  • 8. Western Iowa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.2%
  • 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: 62.3%

Best Internet Providers in Portsmouth, IA

Kinetic by Windstream stands out as an internet service provider in Portsmouth, Iowa. Using a DSL connection, it offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps. Covering 51.70% of the city, Kinetic's plans start at $40 per month. This makes it ideal for those who seek a good balance between speed and cost without needing ultra-fast internet.

Verizon and Viasat Internet also serve Portsmouth with competitive options. Verizon provides a 5G connection, matching Kinetic’s 50 Mbps speed but with wider coverage at 62.30%. Plans start at $50 per month. Viasat, on the other hand, offers satellite internet with 100% coverage and download speeds up to 150 Mbps. However, its plans start at a much higher $99.99 per month. Viasat suits those in remote areas who need reliable internet where other types are unavailable.

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
67.91%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Western Iowa Wireless
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portsmouth, IA

Provider Connection Types in Portsmouth, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portsmouth, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
51.61%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
7.33%

List of Internet Providers in Portsmouth, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber, Fixed Wireless 350 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portsmouth, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company $67.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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