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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 76% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.199% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.115% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.265% |
| Cooperative Telephone Company | $67.95 | 20 - 95 Mbps | DSL | 4.199% |
| Aureon Network Services | - | - | DSL | 4.199% |
| Goldfield Access Network | - | - | DSL | 3.478% |
| Farmers Coop Telephone Company | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.378% |
| Farmers Coop Telephone Company | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.378% |
| 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% |
| Cooperative Telephone Company | $67.95 | 20 - 95 Mbps | Wireless | 4.199% |
*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 - 99.15%
2 providers - 97.57%
3 providers - 14.44%
4+ providers - 4.20%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Carlisle 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 Carlisle area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Carlisle residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 9.840% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.300% of those living in Carlisle.
There are 11 internet providers serving the Carlisle area, and 97.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Carlisle's 11 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 | 714.0 Mbps | 494.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 82.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 14.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 78.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carlisle.
The largest internet providers in Carlisle are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Carlisle.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Carlisle residents, covering 76% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Carlisle’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Carlisle 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 Carlisle covering 76% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Carlisle 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 Carlisle, $50.35.
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 Carlisle, $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 40 Mbps in Carlisle. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 401 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 Carlisle covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Carlisle 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 Carlisle, $50.35.
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 Carlisle, $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 Carlisle. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 401 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 Carlisle covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carlisle 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 Carlisle, $50.35.
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 Carlisle, $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 Carlisle. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 401 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Carlisle with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.115% of households in Carlisle. The next fastest internet provider in Carlisle is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Carlisle with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $50.35.
Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Carlisle, covering 4.265% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Carlisle and is available to 4.199% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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