Find internet providers serving the 52401 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.480% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Olin Telephone Company  | $45.00 | 3 - 150 Mbps | DSL | 36% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Cable | 14% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 60.58%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 52401 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 52401 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 25% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in the 52401 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 52401 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 52401, 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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| Mediacom | 235 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 46 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cedar Rapids.
The largest internet providers serving the 52401 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Olin Telephone Company bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 52401 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 100% of the area. Cedar Rapids’s third most-available internet provider, Olin Telephone Company, offers DSL to around 36% of residents in the 52401 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 all households in the 52401 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Rapids, $46.65.
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 Rapids, $1.50.
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 52401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 215 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 all households in the 52401 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 52401 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 Rapids, $46.65.
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 Rapids, $1.50.
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 52401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 215 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.
DSL from Olin Telephone Company offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 52401 ZIP code, covering 36% of the area.
DSL internet from Olin Telephone Company 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 Olin Telephone Company start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $46.65.
Olin Telephone Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 3 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $15.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cedar Rapids, $1.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Olin Telephone Company offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 52401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 36% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 215 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 52401 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 52401 and the greater Cedar Rapids area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cedar Rapids at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cedar Rapids at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 52401 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 Rapids 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 Rapids DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 52401 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 52401. The next fastest internet provider in the 52401 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 52401 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $46.65.
ImOn Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 52401 ZIP code, covering 10% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 52401 and is available to 0.480% of households.
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