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Internet providers in 50010
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CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| CenturyLink | $65.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.629% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wired | 18% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | DSL | 14% |
| Minerva Valley Telephone Company | $55.00 | 5 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 3.259% |
| Central Iowa Broadband | $75.00 | 30 - 25 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.417% |
| Independent Networks | $50.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 1.426% |
| Independent Networks | $50.00 | 10 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.426% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 8 Mbps | DSL | 1.426% |
| Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association | $49.95 | 5 - 5 Mbps | DSL | 1.426% |
| Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association | $49.95 | 5 - 5 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.426% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.027% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Breeze Broadband Communications | - | - | Wireless | 68% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wireless | 15% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 1.426% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?50010 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
15686
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.74%
2 providers - 96.89%
3 providers - 17.75%
4+ providers - 1.78%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 50010 ZIP code 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 50010 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.390% of those living in the 50010 ZIP code.
There are 12 internet providers serving the 50010 area, and 96.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 12 internet providers in 50010, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50010
The largest internet providers serving the 50010 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 50010 ZIP code, covering 73% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Ames’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50010 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 50010 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ames, $51.10.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ames, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 50010 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ames's providers, 149 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in the 50010 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50010 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Ames, $51.10.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ames, $2.04.
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 50010 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ames's providers, 149 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50010 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50010 ZIP 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Ames, $51.10.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ames, $2.04.
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 50010 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ames's providers, 149 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50010 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 50010?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50010 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 50010. The next fastest internet provider in the 50010 ZIP code is ICS Advanced Technologies, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.027% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 50010?
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50010 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ames, $51.10.
Is fiber internet available in 50010?
Central Iowa Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50010 ZIP code, covering 2.417% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 50010 and is available to 1.629% of households.
What internet providers are available at my address?
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.
Why is my internet slow today?
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.
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