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Decorah, IA internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL99%
Mediacom $19.99 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable98%
NEIT Services $44.95 25 - 1,000 MbpsDSL9.126%
Hawkey Interconnect Company $39.95 25 - 1,000 MbpsDSL1.276%
Hawkey Interconnect Company $39.95 25 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic1.276%

*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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Decorah internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Mediacom

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    8165

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.68%

    2 providers - 97.77%

    3 providers - 11.81%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 86%

    Fiber - 0.220%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Decorah 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 Decorah area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Decorah residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Decorah, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are eight internet providers serving the Decorah area, and 97.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Decorah's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Decorah

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Mediacom 82 Mbps 17 Mbps Cable
LTD Broadband 5 Mbps 3 Mbps Wireless
Viasat 14 Mbps 3 Mbps Satellite
CenturyLink 73 Mbps 3 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Decorah.

Compare Decorah internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Decorah – 72 Mbps

    IA – 100 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Decorah – 21 Mbps

    IA – 47 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Decorah.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Decorah

The largest internet providers in Decorah are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Decorah.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Decorah residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Decorah’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Decorah residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 all households in Decorah covering 99% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Decorah 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 Decorah, $52.49.

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 Decorah, $1.42.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Decorah. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Decorah's providers, 337 Mbps.

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Mediacom cable internet

Provider
Mediacom
Starting price*
$19.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 nearly all households in Decorah covering 98% of the area.

Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Decorah 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 Decorah, $52.49.

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 Decorah, $1.42.

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 Decorah. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Decorah's providers, 337 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Decorah covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Decorah 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 Decorah, $52.49.

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 Decorah, $1.42.

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 Decorah. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Decorah's providers, 337 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Decorah with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Decorah. The next fastest internet provider in Decorah is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Decorah with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Decorah, $52.49.

Hawkey Interconnect Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Decorah, covering 1.276% of the city.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.

*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

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