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Internet Providers in Tama, Iowa

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Home Internet in Tama, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 75.4%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 64.8%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 94.4%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.4%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.2%

Best Internet Providers in Tama, IA

Windstream dominates Tama, Iowa's internet landscape, providing services to 74% of the city. With DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless connection types, they meet a broad range of user needs. At a max download speed of 1 Gbps and plans starting from $39.99 monthly, Windstream offers Tama residents high-speed internet at a competitive price. Its fiber and fixed wireless services cater to the increasing demand for quick and reliable internet, while the DSL service extends coverage to areas potentially missed by other connection types.

Meanwhile, satellite providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet blanket Tama entirely. Viasat delivers up to 50 Mbps download speed, with plans beginning at $49.99 monthly. Hughesnet compares favorably, offering a solid maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and similar pricing. These providers' 100% coverage offers substantial benefits to residents in areas underserved by other connection types. With robust speed, competitive pricing, and unrivaled coverage, these providers contribute significantly to Tama's various internet options, encompassing DSL, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite connections.

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
80.44%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Mediacom
75.36%

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Provider Connection Types in Tama, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Tama, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
74.18%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
65.41%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
50.27%

List of Internet Providers in Tama, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Tama, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
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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