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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.060% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | $56.00 | 18 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | $35.95 | 3 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 3.370% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 72% |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | $56.00 | 18 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 69% |
| NaTel | $45.00 | - | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.48%
2 providers - 96.44%
3 providers - 92.60%
4+ providers - 3.86%
Source: FCC
At 100%, 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 fiber-optic, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 40% 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 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
| Mediacom | 86 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cedar Falls.
The largest internet providers serving the 50613 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Cedar Falls Utilities bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic 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, Cedar Falls Utilities, offers fiber-optic to around 97% of residents in the 50613 ZIP code.
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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 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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $46.48.
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, $1.01.
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 50613 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 258 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Falls, $46.48.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cedar Falls, $1.01.
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, 258 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Cedar Falls Utilities offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50613 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 50613 ZIP code 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, $46.48.
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, $1.01.
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 50613 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Falls's providers, 258 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 50613 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 50613 and the greater Cedar Falls area. 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 in the 50613 ZIP, 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.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 50613 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.060% of households in 50613. The next fastest internet provider in the 50613 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Mediacom 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, $46.48.
Cedar Falls Utilities is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50613 ZIP code, covering 97% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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