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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative  | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 57% |
| Superior Telephone Cooperative | $40.00 | 6 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 15% |
| Cumberland Telephone Company | $65.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.890% |
| Goldfield Access Network | - | - | DSL | 2.010% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Back 40 Wireless | $50.00 | 6 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 57% |
| Ayrshire Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 25% |
| IGL TeleConnect | $48.00 | 6 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 6.940% |
| Cumberland Telephone Company | $65.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 3.890% |
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.96%
2 providers - 93.77%
3 providers - 57.13%
4+ providers - 11.54%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 51334 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 51334 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 92% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 73% of those living in the 51334 ZIP code.
There are 12 internet providers serving the 51334 area, and 93.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 12 internet providers in 51334, 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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| IGL TeleConnect | 20 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Wireless |
| Mediacom | 112 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Estherville.
The largest internet providers serving the 51334 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 51334 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 91% of the area. Estherville’s third most-available internet provider, River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative, offers DSL to around 57% of residents in the 51334 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 51334 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Estherville, $51.29.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Estherville, $2.05.
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 51334 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Estherville's providers, 129 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 51334 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 51334 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 Estherville, $51.29.
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 Estherville, $2.05.
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 51334 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Estherville's providers, 129 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 about half of households in the 51334 ZIP code, covering 57% 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 Estherville, $51.29.
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 Estherville, $2.05.
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 51334 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Estherville's providers, 129 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 51334 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 51334 and the greater Estherville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Estherville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Estherville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 51334 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 Estherville 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 Estherville DSL and cable internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 51334 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in 51334. The next fastest internet provider in the 51334 ZIP code is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 51334 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Estherville, $51.29.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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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