| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Bernard Communications  | $44.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 44% |
| Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company | $41.95 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 16% |
| Lost Nation-Elwood Telephone Company | $69.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Miles Cooperative Telephone Association | $51.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.671% |
| Andrew Telephone Company | - | 50 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.387% |
| 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% |
| Bernard Communications | $44.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Wireless | 44% |
| Comelec Internet Services | $35.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 6.903% |
*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.
**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 - 97.85%
3 providers - 54.32%
4+ providers - 15.96%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Maquoketa residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Maquoketa, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are 11 internet providers serving the Maquoketa area, and 97.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Maquoketa's 11 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 | 37.0 Mbps | 26.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 133.0 Mbps | 25.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Maquoketa.
The largest internet providers in Maquoketa are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Bernard Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Maquoketa.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Maquoketa residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Maquoketa’s third most-available internet provider, Bernard Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 44% of Maquoketa 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Maquoketa covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa, $47.87.
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 Maquoketa, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Maquoketa. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Maquoketa's providers, 157 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Maquoketa covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa, $47.87.
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 Maquoketa, $0.96.
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 Maquoketa. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Maquoketa's providers, 157 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.
Fiber-optic from Bernard Communications offers broadband to about half of households in Maquoketa covering 44% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Bernard Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Maquoketa than other internet types.
Internet prices for Bernard Communications start at $44.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Maquoketa, $47.87.
Bernard Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.90 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Maquoketa, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Bernard Communications offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Maquoketa. These download speeds are available to 44% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Maquoketa's providers, 157 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Maquoketa, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Maquoketa, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Maquoketa and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Maquoketa at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Maquoketa at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Maquoketa residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Maquoketa may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Maquoketa DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Maquoketa with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Maquoketa. The next fastest internet provider in Maquoketa is Comelec Internet Services, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 6.903% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Maquoketa with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Maquoketa, $47.87.
Bernard Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Maquoketa, covering 44% of the city. Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Maquoketa and is available to 16% of households.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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