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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.450% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.240% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Cable | 58% |
| South Slope Cooperative Communications | $55.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| South Slope Cooperative Communications | $55.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 9.370% |
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | $74.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.300% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | Cable | 5.200% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | DSL | 5.200% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 4.630% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 4.630% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.630% |
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | $75.00 | 25 - 250 Mbps | DSL | 3.910% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | DSL | 3.910% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wired | 3.910% |
| Aureon Network Services | - | - | DSL | 2.240% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.550% |
| Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.520% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Wireless | 4.630% |
*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.56%
3 providers - 83.16%
4+ providers - 17.77%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 52404 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 52404 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 42% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in the 52404 ZIP code.
There are 15 internet providers serving the 52404 area, and 99.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 15 internet providers in 52404, 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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| ICS Advanced Technologies | 108 Mbps | 66 Mbps | DSL |
| CenturyLink | 41 Mbps | 19 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 168 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 32 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Wireless |
| Windstream | 83 Mbps | 54 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cedar Rapids.
The largest internet providers serving the 52404 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and South Slope Cooperative Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 52404 ZIP code, covering 67% 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, South Slope Cooperative Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 17% of residents in the 52404 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 most households in the 52404 ZIP code, covering 67% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $57.07.
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, $0.85.
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 52404 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 217 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 52404 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 52404 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, $57.07.
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 Rapids, $0.85.
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 52404 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, 217 Mbps.
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Fiber-optic from South Slope Cooperative Communications offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 52404 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from South Slope Cooperative Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 52404 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for South Slope Cooperative Communications start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $57.07.
South Slope Cooperative Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cedar Rapids, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, South Slope Cooperative Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 52404 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 217 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 52404 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 52404 and the greater Cedar Rapids area. HughesNet starting prices are 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 52404 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 cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 52404 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.240% of households in 52404. The next fastest internet provider in the 52404 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 52404 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $57.07.
South Slope Cooperative Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 52404 ZIP code, covering 17% of the city. Palo Cooperative Telephone Association also offers fiber internet in 52404 and is available to 6.300% of households.
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Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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