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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Cable | 89% |
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative  | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 14% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 14% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 14% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 9.800% |
| Modern Cooperative Telephone Company | $35.00 | 6 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 6.370% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | Cable | 5.590% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | DSL | 5.590% |
| Keystone Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.350% |
| Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.260% |
| Algona Municipal Utilities | $60.99 | - | Cable | 2.260% |
| Algona Municipal Utilities | $60.99 | - | Fiber-optic | 2.260% |
| Cedar Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.850% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 96% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Wireless | 14% |
*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 - 98.85%
4+ providers - 24.87%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 52405 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 52405 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 41% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in the 52405 ZIP code.
There are 13 internet providers serving the 52405 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 13 internet providers in 52405, 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 | 135 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 41 Mbps | 18 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cedar Rapids.
The largest internet providers serving the 52405 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 52405 ZIP code, covering 94% 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, Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative, offers cable to around 14% of residents in the 52405 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 52405 ZIP code, covering 94% 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, $49.89.
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, $0.88.
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 52405 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 171 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 52405 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 52405 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, $49.89.
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, $0.88.
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 52405 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, 171 Mbps.
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Cable from Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 52405 ZIP code, covering 14% of the area.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 52405 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative start at $74.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $49.89.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cedar Rapids, $0.88.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.5 Mbps in 52405 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cedar Rapids's providers, 171 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 52405 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 52405 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 52405 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.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 52405 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 52405. The next fastest internet provider in the 52405 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 52405 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cedar Rapids, $49.89.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 52405 ZIP code, covering 14% of the city. ImOn Communications also offers fiber internet in 52405 and is available to 9.800% of households.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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