| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
Board of Water Electric & Communication  | - | - | Cable | 63% |
| Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | $39.95 | 10 - 12 Mbps | DSL | 2.568% |
| WTC Communications | $84.95 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.657% |
| WTC Communications | $84.95 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.657% |
| Board of Water Electric & Communication | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.069% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Board of Water Electric & Communication | - | - | Wireless | 23% |
| Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | $39.95 | 10 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 2.568% |
*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 - 99.92%
2 providers - 76.70%
3 providers - 3.78%
4+ providers - 0.12%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Muscatine 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 Muscatine area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Muscatine residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in Muscatine.
There are six internet providers serving the Muscatine area, and 76.70% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Muscatine's six internet providers, prices start at $39.95 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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| Viasat | 15.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 47.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Muscatine.
The largest internet providers in Muscatine are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Muscatine.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Muscatine residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Muscatine’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Muscatine 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 nearly all households in Muscatine covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Muscatine 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Muscatine, $61.98.
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 Muscatine, $1.68.
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 Muscatine. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Muscatine's providers, 36 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 Muscatine covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Muscatine 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Muscatine, $61.98.
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 Muscatine, $1.68.
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 Muscatine. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Muscatine's providers, 36 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 Muscatine covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Muscatine 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Muscatine, $61.98.
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 Muscatine, $1.68.
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 Muscatine. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Muscatine's providers, 36 Mbps.
WTC Communications is the fastest internet provider in Muscatine with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.657% of households in Muscatine. The next fastest internet provider in Muscatine is WTC Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.657% of the area.
Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun offers the cheapest internet in Muscatine with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Muscatine, $61.98.
Board of Water Electric & Communication is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Muscatine, covering 0.069% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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