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Internet providers in Council Bluffs, IA

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1. Cox Communications
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

2. Quantum Fiber
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

Price for Life! Keep your monthly rate for as long as you keep your plan. Terms & conditions apply.

3. Nextlink Internet
59% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
4. Hughesnet
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

5. Viasat
91% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Western Iowa Networks
14% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Cox Communications
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

2. Nextlink Internet
59% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
3. Hughesnet
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
91% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Ooma
50% available in Council Bluffs
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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6. Western Iowa Networks
14% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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2. Visible
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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3. Cox Communications
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Communications
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Limited availability in select areas

4. AT&T Wireless
67% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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5. Verizon Wireless
67% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Council Bluffs

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Council Bluffs area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$98.34/mo

Average speed
153.5 Mbps

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Council Bluffs Residential Internet Coverage

The medium size city of Council Bluffs is the seventh largest city in Iowa. It's an economically diverse area with both blue- and white-collar workers. Residents are middle income and well-educated. They count on their internet services to pursue educational and career goals. Although just 79% of Iowa has access to high-speed internet, 97% of Council Bluffs can connect to these services.

Connection options for Council Bluff residents are quite limited. CenturyLink is the sole DSL provider in the area and Cox Communications is the only cable internet provider. They both reach 97% Council Bluff residents. Fiber optics have not reached the area, but residents can also opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

In addition to the services offered to residents, 1% businesses in Council Bluffs can connect to fiber optics from Level 3 Communications.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Council Bluffs

Average download speed
153.46 Mbps

Average upload speed
19.17 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
26.09 ms

Average jitter
13.88 ms

 

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Summary of Council Bluffs internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Cox Communications Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
Quantum Fiber Fiber 940 Mbps 4.1/5 View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Western Iowa Networks Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Western Iowa Networks

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Council Bluffs

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on internet providers in Council Bluffs.

CenturyLink

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Zach G | 07-21-2023

This service is a rip off. I cancled it last month got charged for a new month now when i try to cancel it. the page doesn't load and when i try to dispute the bill it says " sorry we can't dispute the bill"

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Cox Communications

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Karla K | 09-18-2021

Very good

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Jean T | 01-07-2021

Staying in a motel and still get great service.

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CenturyLink

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Kerri R | 12-10-2014

okay internet we have the highest speed available Sometimes it just freezes and wehave to reboot the computer sometimes it just runs slow

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CenturyLink

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Rachael M | 04-06-2015

I have had no issues or problems with my internet what so ever,Nor with customer service ither. I havent had to call about anything.

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Cox Communications

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Jean T | 01-07-2021

Staying in a motel and still get great service.

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