Compare Nevada internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Nevada – 72 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Nevada – 43 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Nevada.
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Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 18% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.237% |
Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Central Iowa Broadband | $75.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.751% |
Minerva Valley Telephone Company | $75.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | DSL | 5.048% |
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 | 100% |
*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 - 98.60%
2 providers - 94.22%
3 providers - 8.32%
4+ providers - 2.21%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Nevada 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 Nevada area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Nevada residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in Nevada.
There are eight internet providers serving the Nevada area, and 94.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Nevada's eight 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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Windstream | 49 Mbps | 16 Mbps | DSL |
Mediacom | 81 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Cable |
Rise Broadband | 41 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Nevada.
The largest internet providers in Nevada are Mediacom, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Nevada.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Nevada residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Nevada’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Nevada 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Nevada covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Nevada 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 Nevada, $55.82.
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 Nevada, $1.27.
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 Nevada. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Nevada's providers, 181 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 Nevada covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Nevada 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Nevada, $55.82.
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 Nevada, $1.27.
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 Nevada. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Nevada's providers, 181 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Nevada covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Nevada 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 Nevada, $55.82.
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 Nevada, $1.27.
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 Nevada. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Nevada's providers, 181 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Nevada with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Nevada. The next fastest internet provider in Nevada is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 18% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Nevada with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Nevada, $55.82.
Central Iowa Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Nevada, covering 5.751% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Nevada and is available to 1.237% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.