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Internet providers in 52404
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| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.446% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 0.512 Mbps | DSL | 2.242% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| ImOn Communications, LLC | - | - | Cable | 58% |
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company, Inc. | - | - | DSL | 9.366% |
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | - | - | Fiber-optic | 6.297% |
| Martelle Cooperative Telephone Association | - | - | Cable | 5.198% |
| Martelle Cooperative Telephone Association | - | - | DSL | 5.198% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.632% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | - | - | DSL | 4.632% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | - | - | Cable | 4.632% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wired | 3.907% |
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 3.907% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | DSL | 3.907% |
| Iowa Network Services | - | - | DSL | 2.242% |
| ImOn Communications, LLC | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.552% |
| Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.518% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | - | - | Wireless | 4.632% |
*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?52404 internet service at a glance
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 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 32% 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 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 52404
The largest internet providers serving the 52404 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 52404 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 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $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 Rapids, $1.77.
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 52404 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 361 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $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 Rapids, $1.77.
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, 361 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 52404 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 52404 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 Rapids, $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 Rapids, $1.77.
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 52404 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 361 Mbps.
Internet providers in 52404 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 52404?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 52404 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.446% 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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 52404?
Windstream 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, $40.82.
Is fiber internet available in 52404?
South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company, Inc. 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 6.297% of households.
How do I get cheaper internet?
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
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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