Internet providers in Fort Dodge, Iowa

What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Fort Dodge are, on average, getting download speeds of 147 Mbps and upload speeds of 82 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

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Best internet provider in Fort Dodge, IA

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Fort Dodge is Frontier, with their Fiber plans covering 1% of the city. Frontier internet plans start at $29.99 with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

frontier
Plans starting at
$29.99/mo.
Available speeds
200-7,000 Mbps
Contract length
None

Cheap internet in Fort Dodge

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.

Mediacom has the cheapest internet plans in Fort Dodge, starting at 100 Mbps for $24.99/mo.

Frontier also has an affordable internet plan offering 200 Mbps for $29.99/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest plans

Mediacom
Cheapest Plan
Mediacom logo
Monthly price
$24.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 100 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Cable
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Frontier
Next Best Plan
Frontier logo
Monthly price
$29.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 200 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fiber

Fastest internet in Fort Dodge

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that Frontier and Verizon 4G LTE offer the fastest internet in Fort Dodge.

Frontier has Fiber internet speeds starting at $229.99/mo. for up to 7,000 Mbps while Verizon 4G LTE offers plans up to 1,000 Mbps for their Wireless internet.

Fastest plans

Frontier
Fastest Plan
Frontier logo
Monthly price
$229.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 7,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fiber
Verizon 4G LTE
Next Best Plan
Verizon 4G LTE logo
Monthly price
$45.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 1,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Wireless

Most available internet providers in Fort Dodge

The most available ISPs in Fort Dodge is Hughesnet, which serves 100% of the area, with plans starting at $74.99/mo.

Mediacom covers 96% of Fort Dodge, with plans beginning at $24.99/mo.

Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Fort Dodge address, you probably can connect to another internet type.

Most available plans

Hughesnet
Most Available Plan
Hughesnet logo
Monthly price
$74.99/mo.
Download speed
50 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Satellite
Mediacom
Next Best Plan
Mediacom logo
Monthly price
$24.99/mo.
Download speed
100 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Cable
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

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Fort Dodge internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Fort Dodge?

Mediacom offers the cheapest internet plan in Fort Dodge with plans starting at $24.99/mo. for 100 Mbps.

Frontier also offers cheap plans starting at $29.99/mo. for 200 Mbps.

At $0.03 per Mbps the Fiber 5 Gig plan from Frontier gives you the most value for your dollar.

The fastest internet provider in Fort Dodge is Frontier. It has Fiber internet plans with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps. Verizon 4G LTE also has fast Wireless plans up to 1,000 Mbps.

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.