| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.638% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Olin Telephone Company | $45.00 | 3 - 150 Mbps | DSL | 1.064% |
| Olin Telephone Company | $45.00 | 3 - 150 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.064% |
| 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% |
| Comelec Internet Services | $35.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 54% |
| Olin Telephone Company | $45.00 | 3 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 1.064% |
*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 - 99.57%
2 providers - 98.77%
3 providers - 1.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Manchester 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 Manchester area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Manchester residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Manchester, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Manchester area, and 98.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Manchester's seven 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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| Mediacom | 95.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 17.0 Mbps | 7.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Manchester.
The largest internet providers in Manchester are Mediacom, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Manchester.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Manchester residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Manchester’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Manchester 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 Manchester covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Manchester 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 Manchester, $44.15.
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 Manchester, $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 Manchester. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 206 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 Manchester covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Manchester 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 Manchester, $44.15.
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 Manchester, $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 Manchester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 206 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Manchester covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Manchester 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $44.15.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Manchester, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Manchester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 206 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Manchester with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Manchester. The next fastest internet provider in Manchester is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.638% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Manchester with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $44.15.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Manchester, covering 2.638% of the city. Olin Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Manchester and is available to 1.064% of households.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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