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Shop the best Albia internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 10% |
| Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.471% |
| Mediacom | $39.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.11%
3 providers - 0.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Albia 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 Albia area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Albia residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.280% of those living in Albia.
There are five internet providers serving the Albia area, and 95.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Albia's five internet providers, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Windstream | 48 Mbps | 12 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 107 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Albia.
The largest internet providers in Albia are Windstream and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Albia.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all Albia residents, covering 96% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Windstream, which covers 10% of the area. Albia’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 99% of Albia residents.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in Albia covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in Albia 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 Windstream start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Albia, $41.25.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albia, $1.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Albia. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Albia's providers, 338 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in Albia covering 10% of the area.
Windstream’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Albia residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Albia, $41.25.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albia, $1.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Albia. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Albia's providers, 338 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Albia covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Albia residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Albia, $41.25.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albia, $1.15.
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 Albia. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Albia's providers, 338 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Albia, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Albia, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Albia and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Albia at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Albia at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Albia residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Albia with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Albia. The next fastest internet provider in Albia is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Albia with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Albia, $41.25.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Albia, covering 2.471% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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