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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 6.096% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.544% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| Lenox Municipal Communications Utility | $42.95 | 5 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.537% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.78%
2 providers - 84.26%
3 providers - 1.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Creston 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 Creston area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Creston residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.110% of those living in Creston.
There are five internet providers serving the Creston area, and 84.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Creston's five internet providers, 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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| Windstream | 97.0 Mbps | 60.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 134.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Creston.
The largest internet providers in Creston are Mediacom, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Creston.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Creston residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Creston’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Creston 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Creston covering 91% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Creston 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 Creston, $49.48.
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 Creston, $1.37.
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 Creston. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Creston's providers, 272 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Creston covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Creston 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 Creston, $49.48.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Creston, $1.37.
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 Creston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Creston's providers, 272 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Creston covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Creston 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Creston, $49.48.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Creston, $1.37.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Creston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Creston's providers, 272 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Creston with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Creston. The next fastest internet provider in Creston is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 6.096% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Creston with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Creston, $49.48.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Creston, covering 2.544% of the city. Lenox Municipal Communications Utility also offers fiber internet in Creston and is available to 1.537% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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