| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 20% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.540% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 32% |
| Ayrshire Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | $39.95 | - | DSL | 1.970% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Backroads Broadband | $68.30 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
| STT RURAL NET | - | - | Wireless | 97% |
| Ayrshire Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 58% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 32% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.10%
2 providers - 91.04%
3 providers - 28.49%
4+ providers - 1.08%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 50536 ZIP code 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 50536 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in the 50536 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 50536 area, and 91.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 50536, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 76 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 40 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emmetsburg.
The largest internet providers serving the 50536 ZIP code are Windstream, Mediacom, and River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all in the 50536 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 93% of the area. Emmetsburg’s third most-available internet provider, River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative, offers DSL to around 32% of residents in the 50536 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50536 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Emmetsburg, $51.37.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmetsburg, $0.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 50536 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emmetsburg's providers, 182 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50536 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50536 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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmetsburg, $0.59.
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 50536 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emmetsburg's providers, 182 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 50536 ZIP code, covering 32% of the area.
DSL internet from River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative uses telephone lines 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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmetsburg, $0.59.
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 50536 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Emmetsburg's providers, 182 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 50536 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 50536 and the greater Emmetsburg area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Emmetsburg at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Emmetsburg at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 50536 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Emmetsburg may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Emmetsburg cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 50536 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 50536. The next fastest internet provider in the 50536 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 20% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50536 ZIP with service 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 serving the 50536 ZIP code, covering 0.540% of the city.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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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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