Compare 50036 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Boone – 93 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Boone – 31 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boone.
Internet providers in 50036
Find internet providers serving the 50036 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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50036 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 83% |
Cooperative Telephone Exchange  | $45.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.750% |
| Ogden Telephone Company | $39.95 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.390% |
| Modern Cooperative Telephone Company | $35.00 | 6 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.490% |
| Dallas County Wireless | $49.99 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.270% |
| Keystone Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.000% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Breeze Broadband Communications | - | - | Wireless | 95% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wireless | 3.710% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.040% |
*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.
Need help?50036 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
4900
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 93.57%
2 providers - 84.37%
3 providers - 9.78%
4+ providers - 0.41%
Source: FCC
At 89%, broadband coverage in the 50036 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 50036 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 75% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 57% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in the 50036 ZIP code.
There are 13 internet providers serving the 50036 area, and 84.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 13 internet providers in 50036, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Boone
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 211 Mbps | 131 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Mediacom | 123 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Wireless |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 73 Mbps | 56 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boone.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50036
The largest internet providers serving the 50036 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 50036 ZIP code, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 83% of the area. Boone’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50036 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 the 50036 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $43.48.
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, $1.61.
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 50036 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 146 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50036 ZIP code, covering 83% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50036 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, $43.48.
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, $1.61.
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 50036 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 146 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50036 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50036 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $43.48.
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, $1.61.
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 50036 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 146 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50036 frequently asked questions
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50036 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 50036. The next fastest internet provider in the 50036 ZIP code is Ogden Telephone Company, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.390% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50036 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $43.48.
Cooperative Telephone Exchange is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50036 ZIP code, covering 5.750% of the city. Ogden Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in 50036 and is available to 5.390% of households.
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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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