Compare 50047 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Carlisle – 60 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Carlisle – 31 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carlisle.
Internet providers in 50047
Find internet providers serving the 50047 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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50047 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.370% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company  | $50.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.430% |
| Cooperative Telephone Company | $67.95 | 20 - 95 Mbps | DSL | 4.370% |
| Aureon Network Services | - | - | DSL | 4.370% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 95% |
| Cooperative Telephone Company | $67.95 | 20 - 95 Mbps | Wireless | 4.370% |
*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?50047 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
3752
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.45%
2 providers - 85.81%
3 providers - 8.80%
4+ providers - 4.37%
Source: FCC
At 95%, broadband coverage in the 50047 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 50047 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 85% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Carlisle, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 50047 area, and 85.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 50047, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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Average internet speeds in Carlisle
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 11 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Mediacom | 90 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 48 Mbps | 51 Mbps | DSL |
| Aureon Network Services | 56 Mbps | 16 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carlisle.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50047
The largest internet providers serving the 50047 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 50047 ZIP code, covering 64% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 90% of the area. Carlisle’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50047 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 most households in the 50047 ZIP code, covering 64% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $50.41.
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, $1.29.
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 50047 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 312 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50047 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50047 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, $50.41.
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, $1.29.
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 50047 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 312 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50047 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50047 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 Carlisle, $50.41.
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, $1.29.
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 50047 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 312 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50047 frequently asked questions
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50047 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in 50047. The next fastest internet provider in the 50047 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 64% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50047 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $50.41.
Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50047 ZIP code, covering 4.430% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 50047 and is available to 4.370% 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.
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.
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.
*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.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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