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Internet Providers in Watkins, Iowa

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    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • South Slope
    • UScellular
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Watkins, 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. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.6%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. South Slope
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.9%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.6%
  • USA
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.6%

Best Internet Providers in Watkins, IA

In Watkins, Iowa, South Slope dominates the internet service provider landscape with a super-fast fiber connection. With download speeds peaking at 1 Gbps and starting at a competitive $55 per month, the provider’s fiber plans extend to 94% of the area. This makes it an ideal solution for households and businesses in the town.

Meanwhile, satellite internet providers, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet, ensure no corner of Watkins is left behind. They offer comprehensive coverage across the area. Viasat provides maximum download speeds of 30 Mbps starting at $49.99 a month, while Hughesnet, offering a slight dip in speeds at 25 Mbps, matches the $49.99 price tag. With DSL and cable services missing and fixed wireless providers covering only 48% of the town, Viasat and Hughesnet are key players in supporting Watkins' internet accessibility. Regardless of their speed differences, they both offer the entire community reliable access to the online world.

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
  • UScellular
41.620000000000005%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • South Slope
  • USA
93.91000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Watkins, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Watkins, 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
94.06%

List of Internet Providers in Watkins, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
South Slope Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
USA Fiber 1 Gbps

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