| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.075% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.161% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| NaTel | $45.00 | 4 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 93% |
| LISCO | - | - | DSL | 41% |
| LISCO | - | - | Fiber-optic | 39% |
| Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | $39.95 | 10 - 12 Mbps | DSL | 1.484% |
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | $75.00 | 25 - 250 Mbps | DSL | 1.441% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NaTel | $45.00 | 4 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 56% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 43% |
| Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | $39.95 | 10 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 1.484% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 1.054% |
*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 - 99.81%
2 providers - 95.03%
3 providers - 87.16%
4+ providers - 63.91%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Fairfield 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 Fairfield area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Fairfield residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 77% of those living in Fairfield.
There are 11 internet providers serving the Fairfield area, and 95.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fairfield's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISCO | 116.0 Mbps | 108.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 112.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 18.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Windstream | 50.0 Mbps | 24.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fairfield.
The largest internet providers in Fairfield are Mediacom, NaTel, and HughesNet bringing cable, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Fairfield.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Fairfield residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from NaTel, which covers 93% of the area. Fairfield’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fairfield 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 Fairfield covering 94% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairfield 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 Fairfield, $49.27.
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 Fairfield, $1.59.
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 Fairfield. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairfield's providers, 174 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.
Fiber-optic from NaTel offers broadband to nearly all households in Fairfield covering 93% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from NaTel is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fairfield than other internet types.
Internet prices for NaTel start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fairfield, $49.27.
NaTel customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 4 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $11.25 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairfield, $1.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, NaTel offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Fairfield. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fairfield's providers, 174 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 Fairfield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, $49.27.
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 Fairfield, $1.59.
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 Fairfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fairfield's providers, 174 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Fairfield with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Fairfield. The next fastest internet provider in Fairfield is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 5.075% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Fairfield with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairfield, $49.27.
NaTel is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fairfield, covering 93% of the city. LISCO also offers fiber internet in Fairfield and is available to 39% of households.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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