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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.810% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.880% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | $49.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | $49.95 | - | DSL | 0.220% |
| 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% |
| Breeze Broadband Communications | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 33% |
*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 - 98.67%
2 providers - 93.79%
3 providers - 30.06%
4+ providers - 0.44%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 50158 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 50158 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 73% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 48% of those living in the 50158 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 50158 area, and 93.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 50158, 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 | 106 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 77 Mbps | 46 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 28 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Marshalltown.
The largest internet providers serving the 50158 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 50158 ZIP code, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 96% of the area. Marshalltown’s third most-available internet provider, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative, offers fiber-optic to around 28% of residents in the 50158 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50158 ZIP code, covering 90% 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 Marshalltown, $47.48.
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 Marshalltown, $0.38.
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 50158 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marshalltown's providers, 201 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 50158 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50158 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 Marshalltown, $47.48.
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 Marshalltown, $0.38.
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 50158 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marshalltown's providers, 201 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.
Fiber-optic from Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 50158 ZIP code, covering 28% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 50158 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Marshalltown, $47.48.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Marshalltown, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 15 Mbps in 50158 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Marshalltown's providers, 201 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 50158 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 50158 and the greater Marshalltown area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Marshalltown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Marshalltown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 50158 ZIP, 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 Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 50158 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.810% of households in 50158. The next fastest internet provider in the 50158 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 0.880% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50158 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Marshalltown, $47.48.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50158 ZIP code, covering 28% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 50158 and is available to 0.880% of households.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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