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Internet Providers in Ringsted, Iowa

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • Ringtel Communications
    • River Valley Telecommunications Coop
    • Northwest
    • UScellular
    • Nextlink Internet
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  • Availability

Home Internet in Ringsted, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.5%
  • 4. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.2%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Ringtel Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.1%
  • River Valley Telecommunications Coop
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47.7%
  • Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.8%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.9%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.9%

Best Internet Providers in Ringsted, IA

Ringtel Communications tops the list for internet service in Ringsted, Iowa. Thanks to its impressive download speed of 1 Gbps and broad coverage of 88% of the city, many locals prefer this provider. The monthly plans with Ringtel, starting from $50, make it a great pick for high-demand users including gamers, streamers, or large households with multiple internet users owing to its dependable fiber connection.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet follow closely, ranking second and third respectively. Both offer a whopping 100% coverage rate with complete coverage across Ringsted. Viasat offers satellite connection with maximum download speeds of 30 Mbps and plans starting at $49.99 per month. Hughesnet also provides satellite connection but at a slightly lower speed of 25 Mbps, with the same starting price of $49.99 a month. Both are fantastic choices for residents who prioritize reliable access, though the slightly faster download speed with Viasat might be more appealing to those not requiring high-speed internet.

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
  • River Valley Telecommunications Coop
  • Northwest
  • UScellular
47.69%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • Nextlink Internet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Ringtel Communications
88.13%

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Provider Connection Types in Ringsted, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ringsted, 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
88.32%

List of Internet Providers in Ringsted, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Ringtel Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
River Valley Telecommunications Coop Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Northwest Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps

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