Compare 50201 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.
Internet providers in 50201
Internet providers in your area
50201 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 29% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.740% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| Central Iowa Broadband | $75.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.050% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Breeze Broadband Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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.
Need help?50201 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
3059
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.70%
2 providers - 91.10%
3 providers - 5.93%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 50201 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 50201 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in the 50201 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 50201 area, and 91.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 50201, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Nevada
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50201
The largest internet providers serving the 50201 ZIP code are Windstream, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all in the 50201 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 91% of the area. Nevada’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50201 ZIP code.
Windstream DSL internet
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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 Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50201 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Nevada, $51.98.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Nevada, $0.51.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 50201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Nevada's providers, 213 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 50201 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50201 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, $51.98.
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 Nevada, $0.51.
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 50201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Nevada's providers, 213 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50201 ZIP 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 Nevada, $51.98.
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 Nevada, $0.51.
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 50201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Nevada's providers, 213 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50201 frequently asked questions
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 50201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 50201. The next fastest internet provider in the 50201 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 29% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50201 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Nevada, $51.98.
Central Iowa Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50201 ZIP code, covering 9.050% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 50201 and is available to 0.740% of households.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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