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Shop the best Charles City internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Windstream | $37.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 4.440% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
LTD Broadband  | $70.00 | 10 - 244 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $25.00 | 25 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Unggoy Broadband | $45.00 | 6 - 31 Mbps | Wireless | 5.584% |
*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 Aug 9, 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 - 99.63%
2 providers - 99.52%
3 providers - 3.24%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Charles City 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 Charles City area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Charles City residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Charles City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Charles City area, and 99.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Charles City's eight internet providers, 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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| Unggoy Broadband | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
| Mediacom | 96 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 19 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Wireless |
| LTD Broadband | 9 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 134 Mbps | 83 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Charles City.
The largest internet providers in Charles City are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Charles City.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Charles City residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Charles City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Charles City residents.
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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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Charles City covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Charles City 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 Charles City, $47.12.
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 Charles City, $1.88.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Charles City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Charles City's providers, 183 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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Charles City covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Charles City 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 Charles City, $47.12.
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 Charles City, $1.88.
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 Charles City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charles City's providers, 183 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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Charles City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Charles City 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Charles City, $47.12.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charles City, $1.88.
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 Charles City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Charles City's providers, 183 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Charles City with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Charles City. The next fastest internet provider in Charles City is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 244 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Charles City with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charles City, $47.12.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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