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Internet providers in Iowa City, IA

1. CenturyLink
99% available in Iowa City
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
200Mbps

Order online, Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo

2. T-Mobile Home Internet
55% available in Iowa City
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

3. Rise Broadband
99% available in Iowa City
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
4. Hughesnet
99% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)ā—Š

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

5. Viasat
85% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
99% available in Iowa City
Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

7. STC
2% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
8. ImOn Communications LLC
75% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Rise Broadband
99% available in Iowa City
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
2. Hughesnet
99% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)ā—Š

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

3. Viasat
85% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
4. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
99% available in Iowa City
Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

5. Ooma
50% available in Iowa City
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
6. STC
2% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
7. ImOn Communications LLC
75% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Iowa City
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Iowa City
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Verizon Wireless
67% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. AT&T Wireless
67% available in Iowa City
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

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

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Iowa City

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

Average starting price
$95.61/mo

Average speed
161.3 Mbps

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Iowa City Residential Internet Coverage

The sixth largest city in Iowa, Iowa city offers some of the most expensive real estate in Iowa. Residents are white-collar and work primarily in teaching and administrative support roles. It's also a college town whose year-round residents are quite well-educated, many with advanced degrees. They're typically middle income and enjoy short commutes. Iowa City residents rely on their internet services to pursue educational goals and achieve excellence in their career. Compared with 79% of Iowa state, 100% of Iowa City residents have access to high-speed internet.

Mediacom is the sole cable internet provider in the area and offers connectivity to 100% of residents. Skybeam and CenturyLink both provide DSL services. Skybeam reaches 100% of homes while CenturyLink reaches 98% of residents. Fiber optics are not yet available to Iowa City residents.

Cable internet service is not available to businesses in Iowa City. Otherwise, their connection options mirror those offered to residents.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Iowa City

Average download speed
161.33 Mbps

Average upload speed
69.58 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
27.77 ms

Average jitter
18.85 ms

 

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Learn more about Xtream Powered by Mediacom

Learn more about STC

Learn more about ImOn Communications LLC

What is the best internet provider in Iowa City?

  • CenturyLink - Low-cost options
  • Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
  • Viasat - Widely available
  • Xtream Powered by Mediacom - Good for multiple users

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Still unsure which internet provider to choose? Check out some of our head-to-head comparisons to help narrow down your decision.

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Summary of Iowa City internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
CenturyLink DSL & Fiber 200 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Xtream Powered by Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5
STC Fiber 100 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for STC
ImOn Communications LLC Cable & Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for ImOn Communications LLC

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 Iowa City

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in Iowa City.

ImOn Communications LLC

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Elissa F | 01-01-2022

Verified User

This is literally the absolute worst cable/internet service I've ever used. The internet has gone down 5 times in a month and a half, and I was just on the phone with customer service for a half hour and they couldn't help me get espn to work on my television, even though it's included in our package. The service is terrible, the customer service is terrible, and they are generally completely useless.

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ImOn Communications LLC

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Elissa F | 01-01-2022

Verified User

This is literally the absolute worst cable/internet service I've ever used. The internet has gone down 5 times in a month and a half, and I was just on the phone with customer service for a half hour and they couldn't help me get espn to work on my television, even though it's included in our package. The service is terrible, the customer service is terrible, and they are generally completely useless.

Was this review helpful? Yes 13 No 2

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