| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.571% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| PST Digital | $45.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 53% |
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | $35.95 | 3 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 6.571% |
| Cooperative Telephone Company | $67.95 | 20 - 95 Mbps | DSL | 4.494% |
| Goldfield Access Network | - | - | DSL | 1.143% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PST Digital | $45.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 53% |
| Cooperative Telephone Company | $67.95 | 20 - 95 Mbps | Wireless | 4.494% |
*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 - 99.95%
2 providers - 99.17%
3 providers - 55.90%
4+ providers - 10.60%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Grinnell 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 Grinnell area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Grinnell residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.270% of those living in Grinnell.
There are nine internet providers serving the Grinnell area, and 99.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Grinnell's nine 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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| Windstream | 81.0 Mbps | 48.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 109.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Grinnell.
The largest internet providers in Grinnell are Mediacom, PST Digital , and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Grinnell.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Grinnell residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from PST Digital , which covers 53% of the area. Grinnell’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Grinnell 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 all households in Grinnell covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Grinnell 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 Grinnell, $48.14.
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 Grinnell, $1.34.
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 Grinnell. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Grinnell's providers, 158 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 PST Digital offers broadband to about half of households in Grinnell covering 53% of the area.
DSL internet from PST Digital uses telephone lines in Grinnell 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 PST Digital start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Grinnell, $48.14.
PST Digital 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 Grinnell, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, PST Digital offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Grinnell. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Grinnell's providers, 158 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 Grinnell covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Grinnell 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 Grinnell, $48.14.
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 Grinnell, $1.34.
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 Grinnell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Grinnell's providers, 158 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Grinnell with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Grinnell. The next fastest internet provider in Grinnell is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Grinnell with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Grinnell, $48.14.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Grinnell, covering 2.571% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
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