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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 10% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.471% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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 DSL, which covers 100% of Albia residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% 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 $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Rise Broadband | 31.0 Mbps | 10.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Windstream | 71.0 Mbps | 39.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 287.0 Mbps | 32.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 21.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Albia.
The largest internet providers in Albia are Mediacom, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Albia.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Albia residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Albia’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Albia residents.
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*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 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 $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Albia, $46.23.
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 Albia, $1.13.
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, 266 Mbps.
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*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 Albia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Albia 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 Albia, $46.23.
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 Albia, $1.13.
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 Albia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Albia's providers, 266 Mbps.
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*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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Albia covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Albia 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Albia, $46.23.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albia, $1.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Albia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Albia's providers, 266 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Albia with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Albia. The next fastest internet provider in Albia is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Albia with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Albia, $46.23.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Albia, covering 2.471% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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