| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.212% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 0.135% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.118% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | $45.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.081% |
| 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% |
| Breeze Broadband Communications | - | 58 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 99.49%
2 providers - 97.09%
3 providers - 8.36%
4+ providers - 0.49%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Boone 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 Boone area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Boone residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 44% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Boone.
There are eight internet providers serving the Boone area, and 97.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Boone'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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| Mediacom | 161.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 157.0 Mbps | 110.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 18.0 Mbps | 8.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boone.
The largest internet providers in Boone are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Boone.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Boone residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Boone’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Boone 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 Boone covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Boone 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 Boone, $46.65.
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 Boone, $1.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Boone. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 200 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 Boone covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Boone 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 Boone, $46.65.
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 Boone, $1.26.
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 Boone. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 200 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 Boone covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Boone 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 Boone, $46.65.
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 Boone, $1.26.
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 Boone. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 200 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Boone with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.212% of households in Boone. The next fastest internet provider in Boone is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 0.135% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Boone with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $46.65.
Cooperative Telephone Exchange is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Boone, covering 2.081% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Boone and is available to 0.118% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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