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Internet Providers in St. Olaf, Iowa

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Home Internet in St. Olaf, 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: 98.8%
  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.6%
  • 4. Alpine
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 43.3%
  • 5. NEIT
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 57.6%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.6%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in St. Olaf, IA

In Saint Olaf, Iowa, Viasat Internet tops the list of internet providers. Offering 100% coverage across the city, Viasat ensures reliable access no matter where you are. It uses a satellite connection with speeds up to 150 Mbps, suitable for browsing and streaming in high-definition. However, this plan starts at $99.99 per month, which may be pricey for some.

HughesNet offers a strong alternative, covering 98.80% of Saint Olaf with its satellite service. Though its maximum download speed of 100 Mbps is slightly lower, it comes at a more affordable $49.99 per month. Always ON provides a fixed wireless connection with 42.60% coverage. It offers speeds up to 25 Mbps and starts at $60 per month. While it doesn't match the speed or coverage of satellite services, it's a viable option in specific areas where fixed wireless is available.

Fixed wireless options like Always ON are limited in underserved parts, but they help fill the gap. Cable and satellite connections still dominate in Saint Olaf, providing the most comprehensive coverage.

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
52.65%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Alpine
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • NEIT
57.550000000000004%

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Provider Connection Types in St. Olaf, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in St. Olaf, 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
99.59%

List of Internet Providers in St. Olaf, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Alpine Fiber 500 Mbps
NEIT Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in St. Olaf, 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
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
Alpine Communications $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
NEIT $79.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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

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