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Internet Providers in Riceville, Iowa

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Home Internet in Riceville, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.1%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.8%
  • 5. OmniTel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 86.7%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.4%
  • 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: 43.2%

Best Internet Providers in Riceville, IA

In Riceville, Iowa, OmniTel Communications provides residents with an exceptional fiber connection, boasting top download speeds of 1 Gbps. With the capacity to cover about 85% of the city, OmniTel make sure you're likely to be within its service range. While the starting monthly price stands at $99.95, the investment in unrivaled speed and superior connection quality ultimately pays off for users who need high performance.

On the more budget-friendly side, Viasat Internet offers citywide coverage. This satellite provider guarantees 100% coverage in Riceville, extending its service to even the most remote parts. Viasat's maximum download speeds, up to 50 Mbps, may not match the speed of OmniTel's fiber plan, yet, they are more than enough for regular use. At a starting price of $49.99 per month, Viasat emerges as a cost-effective alternative. For those considering other types of service, it's worth noting that fixed wireless connections are available in approximately 61% of Riceville.

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
56.45%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Midco
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • OmniTel
86.72%

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Provider Connection Types in Riceville, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Riceville, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.09%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.26%

List of Internet Providers in Riceville, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
OmniTel Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Riceville, 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
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
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
OmniTel Communications $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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
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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