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Internet providers in 50613
Find internet providers serving the 50613 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.063% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility | - | - | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | - | - | DSL | 3.373% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 72% |
| Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility | - | - | Wireless | 69% |
| Eastlight LC | - | - | Wireless | 16% |
*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 1, 2020.
Need help?50613 internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 50613 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 50613 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 94% of those living in the 50613 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 50613 area, and 96.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 50613, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50613
The largest internet providers serving the 50613 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 50613 ZIP code, covering 90% 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50613 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50613 ZIP code, covering 90% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $40.82.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cedar Falls, $1.94.
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 50613 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 211 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50613 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50613 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 Cedar Falls, $40.82.
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 Cedar Falls, $1.94.
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 50613 ZIP code. 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, 211 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50613 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50613 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $40.82.
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 Cedar Falls, $1.94.
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 50613 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 211 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50613 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 50613?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50613 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in 50613. The next fastest internet provider in the 50613 ZIP code is Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 50613?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 50613 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $40.82.
Is fiber internet available in 50613?
Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50613 ZIP code, covering 97% of the city.
What's a good internet speed for my home?
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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