Compare 50047 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Carlisle – 74 Mbps
IA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Carlisle – 33 Mbps
IA – 49 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carlisle.
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Find internet providers serving the 50047 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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CenturyLink | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.370% |
CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | $75.00 | 10 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.430% |
Cooperative Telephone Company | $69.95 | 25 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 4.370% |
Aureon Network Services | - | - | DSL | 4.370% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 95% |
Cooperative Telephone Company | $69.95 | 25 - 3 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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 96%, 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 DSL, which covers 92% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.800% of those living in the 50047 ZIP code.
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 $29.99 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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Viasat | 11 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
Mediacom | 90 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Cable |
CenturyLink | 48 Mbps | 51 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Aureon Network Services | 56 Mbps | 16 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carlisle.
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.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 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 $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $54.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlisle, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 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 slower than the average max speeds from all Carlisle's providers, 362 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $54.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlisle, $1.67.
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, 362 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlisle, $1.67.
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, 362 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 50047 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.370% of households in 50047. The next fastest internet provider in the 50047 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50047 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carlisle, $54.99.
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.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.