Compare 50548 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Humboldt – 59 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Humboldt – 25 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Humboldt.
Internet providers in 50548
Find internet providers serving the 50548 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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50548 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
Goldfield Access Network  | - | - | DSL | 97% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 21% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 2.800% |
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | $39.95 | 100 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.840% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 67% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 43% |
| Ayrshire Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 25% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 2.800% |
| ET Deployment | $56.95 | 15 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 1.050% |
*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.
Need help?50548 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
2629
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.60%
2 providers - 95.27%
3 providers - 90.18%
4+ providers - 18.67%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 50548 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 50548 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 87% of those living in the 50548 ZIP code.
There are 12 internet providers serving the 50548 area, and 95.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 12 internet providers in 50548, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Humboldt
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 150 Mbps | 75 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Humboldt.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50548
The largest internet providers serving the 50548 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 50548 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 86% of the area. Humboldt’s third most-available internet provider, Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association, offers DSL to around 21% of residents in the 50548 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50548 ZIP code, covering 94% 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 Humboldt, $46.18.
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 Humboldt, $1.28.
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 50548 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Humboldt's providers, 124 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50548 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50548 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 Humboldt, $46.18.
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 Humboldt, $1.28.
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 50548 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Humboldt's providers, 124 Mbps.
Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association DSL internet
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DSL from Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 50548 ZIP code, covering 21% of the area.
DSL internet from Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association 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 Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Humboldt, $46.18.
Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Humboldt, $1.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 50548 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Humboldt's providers, 124 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 50548 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 50548 and the greater Humboldt area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Humboldt at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Humboldt at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 50548 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 50548 frequently asked questions
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50548 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in 50548. The next fastest internet provider in the 50548 ZIP code is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 67% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50548 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Humboldt, $46.18.
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50548 ZIP code, covering 1.840% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
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.
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