| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.365% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Alpha Enterprises  | - | - | DSL | 40% |
| Geneseo Communications Services | - | - | Fiber-optic | 7.764% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | Cable | 1.856% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | DSL | 1.856% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 26% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.76%
2 providers - 97.26%
3 providers - 46.03%
4+ providers - 5.89%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Bettendorf residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 56% of those living in Bettendorf.
There are eight internet providers serving the Bettendorf area, and 97.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bettendorf's eight 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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| CenturyLink | 45 Mbps | 22 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 147 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bettendorf.
The largest internet providers in Bettendorf are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Bettendorf.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Bettendorf residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Bettendorf’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bettendorf 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Bettendorf covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf, $53.58.
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 Bettendorf, $1.45.
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 Bettendorf. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bettendorf's providers, 433 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Bettendorf covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf, $53.58.
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 Bettendorf, $1.45.
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 Bettendorf. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bettendorf's providers, 433 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bettendorf covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf, $53.58.
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 Bettendorf, $1.45.
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 Bettendorf. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bettendorf's providers, 433 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Bettendorf with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Bettendorf. The next fastest internet provider in Bettendorf is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Bettendorf with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bettendorf, $53.58.
Geneseo Communications Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bettendorf, covering 7.764% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Bettendorf and is available to 6.365% of households.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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