| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 9.314% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.035% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
| Ayrshire Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 0.327% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Backroads Broadband | $68.30 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| STT RURAL NET | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Ayrshire Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 35% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 13% |
*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 - 98.15%
2 providers - 88.78%
3 providers - 12.15%
4+ providers - 0.33%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Emmetsburg residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 79% of those living in Emmetsburg.
There are eight internet providers serving the Emmetsburg area, and 88.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Emmetsburg's eight 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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| Mediacom | 112.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 83.0 Mbps | 40.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emmetsburg.
The largest internet providers in Emmetsburg are Mediacom, River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Emmetsburg.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Emmetsburg residents, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative, which covers 13% of the area. Emmetsburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg covering 95% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg, $51.37.
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 Emmetsburg, $1.47.
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 Emmetsburg. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emmetsburg's providers, 187 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.
DSL from River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative offers broadband to a limited number of households in Emmetsburg covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative uses telephone lines in Emmetsburg 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 River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Emmetsburg, $51.37.
River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmetsburg, $1.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Emmetsburg. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Emmetsburg's providers, 187 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 Emmetsburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg, $51.37.
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 Emmetsburg, $1.47.
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 Emmetsburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Emmetsburg's providers, 187 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Emmetsburg with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in Emmetsburg. The next fastest internet provider in Emmetsburg is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 9.314% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Emmetsburg with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Emmetsburg, $51.37.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Emmetsburg, covering 1.035% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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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