| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 9.290% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.680% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
| LISCO | - | - | DSL | 43% |
| PST Digital | $45.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.540% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 77% |
| PST Digital | $45.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 7.540% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.62%
2 providers - 92.23%
3 providers - 41.97%
4+ providers - 6.63%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 50138 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 50138 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in the 50138 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 50138 area, and 92.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 50138, 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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| LISCO | 85 Mbps | 69 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 119 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 57 Mbps | 34 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Knoxville.
The largest internet providers serving the 50138 ZIP code are Windstream, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all in the 50138 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 90% of the area. Knoxville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50138 ZIP code.
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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 Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 50138 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Knoxville, $46.23.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Knoxville, $0.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 50138 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Knoxville's providers, 213 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 nearly all households in the 50138 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50138 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 Knoxville, $46.23.
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 Knoxville, $0.45.
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 50138 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Knoxville's providers, 213 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 the 50138 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50138 ZIP 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 Knoxville, $46.23.
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 Knoxville, $0.45.
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 50138 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Knoxville's providers, 213 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 50138 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 50138. The next fastest internet provider in the 50138 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 9.290% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50138 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Knoxville, $46.23.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50138 ZIP code, covering 1.680% of the city.
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.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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