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Internet providers in 50616
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| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.635% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs | - | - | Fiber-optic | 5.365% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs | - | - | Cable | 0.766% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs | - | - | DSL | 0.766% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $50 | 6 - 244 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Unggoy Broadband LLC | - | - | Wireless | 15% |
*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?50616 internet service at a glance
At 95%, broadband coverage in the 50616 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 50616 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 91% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.930% of those living in the 50616 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 50616 area, and 87.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 50616, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50616
The largest internet providers serving the 50616 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 50616 ZIP code, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 90% of the area. Charles City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50616 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 nearly all households in the 50616 ZIP code, covering 90% 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 Charles City, $42.13.
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 Charles City, $2.22.
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 50616 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Charles City's providers, 204 Mbps.
Mediacom cable 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50616 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50616 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 Charles City, $42.13.
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 Charles City, $2.22.
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 50616 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charles City's providers, 204 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50616 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50616 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 Charles City, $42.13.
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 Charles City, $2.22.
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 50616 ZIP code. 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, 204 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50616 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 50616?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50616 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in 50616. The next fastest internet provider in the 50616 ZIP code is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 244 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 50616?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 50616 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charles City, $42.13.
Is fiber internet available in 50616?
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50616 ZIP code, covering 5.365% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
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.
How much should I pay for internet?
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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