| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Cedar Falls Utilities  | $56.00 | 18 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | $35.95 | 3 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 2.036% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 1.297% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | $56.00 | 18 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 74% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 73% |
| NaTel | $45.00 | 4 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 16% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 1.297% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 97.04%
3 providers - 93.32%
4+ providers - 3.74%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Cedar Falls residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 41% of those living in Cedar Falls.
There are nine internet providers serving the Cedar Falls area, and 97.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cedar Falls's nine internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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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| Rise Broadband | 14.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Mediacom | 76.0 Mbps | 12.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 38.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cedar Falls.
The largest internet providers in Cedar Falls are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Cedar Falls Utilities bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Cedar Falls.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Cedar Falls residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 96% of the area. Cedar Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Cedar Falls Utilities, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Cedar Falls 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 nearly all households in Cedar Falls covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls, $46.32.
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 Cedar Falls, $1.78.
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 Cedar Falls. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 248 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 Cedar Falls covering 96% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls, $46.32.
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 Cedar Falls, $1.78.
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 Cedar Falls. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 248 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.
Fiber-optic from Cedar Falls Utilities offers broadband to all households in Cedar Falls covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Cedar Falls Utilities is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Cedar Falls than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cedar Falls Utilities start at $56/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $46.32.
Cedar Falls Utilities customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 18 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.11 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cedar Falls, $1.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cedar Falls Utilities offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 500 Mbps in Cedar Falls. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 248 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cedar Falls, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cedar Falls, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cedar Falls and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cedar Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cedar Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cedar Falls residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Cedar Falls may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Cedar Falls fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Cedar Falls with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Cedar Falls. The next fastest internet provider in Cedar Falls is Cedar Falls Utilities, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Cedar Falls with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $46.32.
Cedar Falls Utilities is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cedar Falls, covering 100% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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