| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.178% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Cumberland Telephone Company | $65.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 18% |
| Casey Mutual Telephone Company | $44.95 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.324% |
| Casey Mutual Telephone Company | $44.95 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.324% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | $62.75 | 10 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cumberland Telephone Company | $65.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 18% |
*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 - 99.32%
2 providers - 96.91%
3 providers - 20.18%
4+ providers - 5.44%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Atlantic 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 Atlantic area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Atlantic residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Atlantic.
There are eight internet providers serving the Atlantic area, and 96.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Atlantic's eight 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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| Windstream | 35.0 Mbps | 24.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 129.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 487.0 Mbps | 551.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Atlantic.
The largest internet providers in Atlantic are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Cumberland Telephone Company bringing DSL and cable options to Atlantic.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Atlantic residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Atlantic’s third most-available internet provider, Cumberland Telephone Company, offers DSL to around 18% of Atlantic 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 all households in Atlantic covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Atlantic 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 Atlantic, $53.95.
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 Atlantic, $1.74.
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 Atlantic. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Atlantic's providers, 185 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 nearly all households in Atlantic covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Atlantic 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 Atlantic, $53.95.
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 Atlantic, $1.74.
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 Atlantic. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Atlantic's providers, 185 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.
DSL from Cumberland Telephone Company offers broadband to a limited number of households in Atlantic covering 18% of the area.
DSL internet from Cumberland Telephone Company uses telephone lines in Atlantic 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 Cumberland Telephone Company start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Atlantic, $53.95.
Cumberland Telephone Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Atlantic, $1.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cumberland Telephone Company offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Atlantic. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Atlantic's providers, 185 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Atlantic, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Atlantic, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Atlantic and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Atlantic at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Atlantic at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Atlantic 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 Atlantic 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 Atlantic DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Atlantic with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 6.178% of households in Atlantic. The next fastest internet provider in Atlantic is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Atlantic with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Atlantic, $53.95.
Casey Mutual Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Atlantic, covering 1.324% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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