| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| NEIT Services | $44.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 9.126% |
Hawkey Interconnect Company  | $39.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.276% |
| Hawkey Interconnect Company | $39.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.276% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| NEIT Services | $44.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 57% |
| LTD Broadband | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 41% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.68%
2 providers - 97.77%
3 providers - 11.81%
4+ providers - 0%
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.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 104.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 14.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 7.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users 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.
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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.
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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*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 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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*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 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.
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 NEIT Services , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 57% 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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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