Internet providers in Iowa

Iowa internet at a glance

Iowans have access to cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet. Available providers include Cox, CenturyLink and HughesNet — the latter of which provides satellite internet and has the largest network in the state. Larger internet providers also offer bundles for phone and television. 

Internet availability in Iowa

About 94% of Iowans have access to broadband service. Unfortunately, about 100,000 don’t have access to any wired internet at their location. Bigger cities like Des Moines and Cedar Rapids fare better when it comes to high speed internet at low prices.

Fastest internet in Iowa

The average Iowa internet speed is 24.7 Mbps, but multiple providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Even the average speed statewide is sufficient for streaming and gaming. Cities like Des Moines (which has the fastest average speed in the state of 47.7 Mbps)  are more likely to have fiber-optic and DSL access, and thus higher average speeds. 

Iowa high speed internet performance often varies by provider. Here are some of the fastest speeds in the state. 

• Frontier — DSL network with speeds up to 30 Mbps
• Cox — Cable and fiber network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
• CenturyLink — DSL and fiber network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
• Windstream — Cable, DSL, and fiber network with speeds up to 100 Mbps
• Mediacom — Cable network with speeds up to 500 Mbps
• HughesNet — Satellite network with speeds up to 25 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Iowa

Looking for Iowa internet in your budget? There are two Iowa internet service providers with service under $40/mo. for speeds up to 50 Mbps. 

• Cox — $39.99/mo.* for up to 50 Mbps
• Mediacom — $39.99/mo.* for up to 60 Mbps

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 09/24/20.