| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 55% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.443% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Alpha Enterprises  | - | - | DSL | 46% |
| Bernard Communications | $44.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.310% |
| Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | $43.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.455% |
| Andrew Telephone Company | - | 50 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.182% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 86% |
| Comelec Internet Services | $35.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 70% |
*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 - 99.74%
2 providers - 98.47%
3 providers - 47.58%
4+ providers - 6.32%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Dubuque 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 Dubuque area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Dubuque residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 24% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Dubuque.
There are 11 internet providers serving the Dubuque area, and 98.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dubuque's 11 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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| CenturyLink | 64.0 Mbps | 47.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 148.0 Mbps | 24.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dubuque.
The largest internet providers in Dubuque are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Dubuque.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Dubuque residents, covering 55% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 100% of the area. Dubuque’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Dubuque 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 about half of households in Dubuque covering 55% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Dubuque 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Dubuque, $44.86.
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 Dubuque, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Dubuque. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dubuque's providers, 293 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 all households in Dubuque covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dubuque 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 Dubuque, $44.86.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dubuque, $1.00.
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 Dubuque. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dubuque's providers, 293 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 Dubuque covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Dubuque 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 Dubuque, $44.86.
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 Dubuque, $1.00.
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 Dubuque. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Dubuque's providers, 293 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Dubuque with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Dubuque. The next fastest internet provider in Dubuque is Comelec Internet Services, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 70% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Dubuque with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dubuque, $44.86.
Bernard Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dubuque, covering 3.310% of the city. Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association also offers fiber internet in Dubuque and is available to 2.455% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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