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Internet Providers in Promise City, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • Lockridge Networks
    • UScellular
    • GRM
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  • Lowest Price
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Home Internet in Promise City, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.5%
  • 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: 35.8%
  • 5. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.7%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Lockridge Networks
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.2%
  • GRM
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17.6%

Best Internet Providers in Promise City, IA

Windstream rattles Promise City's internet landscape, topping the charts as the city's premier provider. Promising the provision of DSL and fixed wireless connectivity, Windstream boasts a passionate 200 Mbps download speed. Even with coverage capped at 35%, the starting price appears pretty attractive at just $39.99 monthly. It's a tempting blend of refreshing speed, cutting-edge technology and sensible pricing, provided you fall within Windstream’s radar in Promise City.

However, Viasat Internet offers a compelling alternative. With its satellite connection covering a wholesome 100% across Promise City, Viasat weaves a robust web where other providers fall flat. A respectable maximum download speed of 50 Mbps might not outrun Windstream's, but it still gets you comfortably through basic streaming and browsing needs. Viasat’s plans tag along from $49.99 per month, making it a reliable choice, especially in zones with skeletal service options.

Internet coverage in Promise City shows a close contest between 35% DSL coverage, 70% fixed wireless, and an all-inclusive 100% satellite coverage. Interestingly, cable and fiber remain scarce commodities. The city has zero cable coverage and only a frugal 19% fiber coverage, underscoring the powerhouse roles that Windstream and Viasat hold in keeping Promise City buzzing online.

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
  • Always ON
  • Rise Broadband
  • UScellular
50.18%
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
  • GRM
17.560000000000002%

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Provider Connection Types in Promise City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Promise City, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
34.68%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
18.86%

List of Internet Providers in Promise City, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
GRM Fiber 1 Gbps

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