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Internet Providers in Steamboat Rock, Iowa

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Home Internet in Steamboat Rock, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 29.6%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.6%
  • 6. Heart of Iowa Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91.6%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.2%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Steamboat Rock, IA

Viasat Internet dominates Steamboat Rock, Iowa, offering complete coverage with its satellite connection. With maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, it is the fastest option in town. The starting price of $119.99 per month might be high for some, but for reliability and speed, Viasat stands out.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet also serve Steamboat Rock. EarthLink's 5G service offers speeds up to 100 Mbps at $39.95 per month, the lowest price among the three. However, its coverage hits only 5.2% of the city, limiting its reach. Hughesnet, another satellite provider, covers the entire city like Viasat and delivers speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet a cost-effective alternative with extensive coverage.

In summary, Viasat leads in speed and coverage, but EarthLink and Hughesnet provide valuable options based on different needs and budgets.

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
77.03%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Heart of Iowa Communications
91.62%

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Provider Connection Types in Steamboat Rock, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Steamboat Rock, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.07%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
91.97%

List of Internet Providers in Steamboat Rock, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Steamboat Rock, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative $75/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

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