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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.358% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| ImOn Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 30% |
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association  | $74.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.340% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | Cable | 9.340% |
| Martelle Communications | $62.95 | - | DSL | 9.340% |
| Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.938% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 4.208% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 4.208% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.208% |
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | $35.95 | 3 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.015% |
| 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% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 9.042% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Wireless | 4.208% |
*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 - 99.79%
2 providers - 98.84%
3 providers - 38.50%
4+ providers - 9.37%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Hiawatha residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 42% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.360% of those living in Hiawatha.
There are 12 internet providers serving the Hiawatha area, and 98.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hiawatha's 12 internet providers, 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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| CenturyLink | 22 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 168 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hiawatha.
The largest internet providers in Hiawatha are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Hiawatha.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Hiawatha residents, covering 74% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Hiawatha’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hiawatha 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Hiawatha covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, $53.37.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hiawatha, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Hiawatha. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hiawatha's providers, 233 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 all households in Hiawatha covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, $53.37.
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 Hiawatha, $0.94.
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 Hiawatha. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hiawatha's providers, 233 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hiawatha covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, $53.37.
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 Hiawatha, $0.94.
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 Hiawatha. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hiawatha's providers, 233 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Hiawatha with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Hiawatha. The next fastest internet provider in Hiawatha is Palo Cooperative Telephone Association, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 9.340% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Hiawatha with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hiawatha, $53.37.
ImOn Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hiawatha, covering 30% of the city. Palo Cooperative Telephone Association also offers fiber internet in Hiawatha and is available to 9.340% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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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