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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Aureon Network Services  | - | - | DSL | 3.206% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wired | 2.907% |
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | $45.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.483% |
| Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | $43.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.472% |
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | $39.95 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.472% |
| Goldfield Access Network | - | - | DSL | 1.348% |
| Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association | $49.95 | 5 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.239% |
| Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association | $49.95 | 5 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.239% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | DSL | 0.239% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 67% |
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.28%
2 providers - 98.47%
3 providers - 11.35%
5+ providers - 2.47%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Ankeny 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 Ankeny area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Ankeny residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 4.710% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.250% of those living in Ankeny.
There are 12 internet providers serving the Ankeny area, and 98.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ankeny's 12 internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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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| ICS Advanced Technologies | 86.0 Mbps | 65.0 Mbps | Wired |
| CenturyLink | 70.0 Mbps | 90.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 22.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Aureon Network Services | 212.0 Mbps | 128.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 241.0 Mbps | 34.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 47.0 Mbps | 12.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ankeny.
The largest internet providers in Ankeny are CenturyLink and Mediacom bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Ankeny.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Ankeny residents, covering 64% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 21% of the area. Ankeny’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 99% of Ankeny 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Ankeny covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Ankeny 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 Ankeny, $45.98.
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 Ankeny, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Ankeny. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ankeny'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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Ankeny covering 21% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Ankeny than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ankeny, $45.98.
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 Ankeny, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ankeny. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ankeny'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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Ankeny covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ankeny 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 Ankeny, $45.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ankeny, $0.94.
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 Ankeny. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ankeny's providers, 266 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Ankeny, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Ankeny, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Ankeny and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ankeny at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ankeny at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Ankeny residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Ankeny may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Ankeny cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Ankeny with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Ankeny. The next fastest internet provider in Ankeny is Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.472% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Ankeny with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ankeny, $45.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ankeny, covering 21% of the city. Cooperative Telephone Exchange also offers fiber internet in Ankeny and is available to 2.483% of households.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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