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Adel, IA internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL100%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic8.792%
Mediacom $19.99 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Rise Broadband $29.95 25 - 250 MbpsWireless100%

*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. As of Feb 14, 2023.

**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Adel internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Mediacom

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    3692

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 100%

    3 providers - 1.14%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 15%

    Fiber - 2.470%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Adel is comparable to the rest of Iowa - 96%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Adel area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Adel residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.470% of those living in Adel.

There are six internet providers serving the Adel area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Adel's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Adel

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Rise Broadband 27.0 Mbps 9.0 Mbps Wireless
Mediacom 111.0 Mbps 19.0 Mbps Cable
HughesNet 19.0 Mbps 1.0 Mbps Satellite

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Adel.

Compare Adel internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Adel – 81.0 Mbps

    IA – 124.0 Mbps

    U.S. – 133.0 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Adel – 14.0 Mbps

    IA – 62.0 Mbps

    U.S. – 46.0 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Adel.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Adel

The largest internet providers in Adel are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Adel.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Adel residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 100% of the area. Adel’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Adel residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Adel covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Adel to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Adel, $47.48.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Adel, $1.44.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Adel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Adel's providers, 347 Mbps.

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Mediacom cable internet

Provider
Mediacom
Starting price*
$19.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.

Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Adel covering 100% of the area.

Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Adel residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Adel, $47.48.

Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Adel, $1.44.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Adel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Adel's providers, 347 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Adel covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Adel where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Adel, $47.48.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Adel, $1.44.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Adel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Adel's providers, 347 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Adel with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Adel. The next fastest internet provider in Adel is Dallas County Wireless, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 91% of the area.

Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Adel with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Adel, $47.48.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Adel, covering 8.792% of the city.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

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