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Internet Providers in Preston, Iowa

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Home Internet in Preston, IA
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 56.7%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.2%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.2%
  • 6. Preston Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 97.6%
  • 7. MvLink
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Preston, IA

In Preston, Iowa, Viasat Internet ranks as the top service provider. With a satellite connection covering 100% of the town, Viasat ensures every resident can access its services. It offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, which is robust for satellite, at a starting price of $99.99 per month. Despite the cost, its coverage and speed make it a solid option, especially in areas lacking other connection types.

Hughesnet is another key player, also providing 100% satellite coverage. Its max download speed hits 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month, making it more affordable but slightly slower than Viasat. For those on a budget, this makes Hughesnet a practical choice.

Always ON offers an alternative with fixed wireless connections, though it only covers 66.6% of Preston and provides speeds up to 25 Mbps. Preston also has significant cable availability at 99% and some fiber presence at 54%, giving residents various options based on their speed needs and budget.

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • UScellular
76.16000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Preston Telephone Company
  • MvLink
97.56%

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Provider Connection Types in Preston, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Preston, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.22%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
54.17999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
99.44%

List of Internet Providers in Preston, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Preston Telephone Company Fiber 1 Gbps
MvLink Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Preston, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 25 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
Preston Telephone Company $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
MvLink $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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