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Internet Providers in Watkins, Iowa

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Home Internet in Watkins, 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: 48.8%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. South Slope
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.9%
  • 5. USA
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.6%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.6%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.6%

Best Internet Providers in Watkins, IA

Watkins, Iowa residents seeking internet service should consider Viasat Internet, which offers satellite internet with 100% coverage. Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, one of the highest in the community. Though the starting price is $99.99 per month, the extensive coverage and fast speeds might be worth it for those who value performance and availability.

HughesNet is another satellite internet provider in Watkins, also offering 100% coverage. It delivers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and is more budget-friendly with a starting price of $49.99 per month. While slower than Viasat, HughesNet's lower cost and complete coverage make it a viable option for budget-conscious residents.

Always ON offers fixed wireless internet to about 37.60% of Watkins, providing a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. It starts at $60 per month. With fixed wireless coverage at 48%, Always ON could be a good option for residents in specific locations within its service area.

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
41.620000000000005%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • 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
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
South Slope Fiber 1 Gbps
USA Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Watkins, 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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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
South Slope $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
USA Communications (Iowa) $61.75/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 10 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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