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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 20% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 55% |
*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.88%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Norwalk 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 Norwalk area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Norwalk residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 9.880% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.810% of those living in Norwalk.
There are five internet providers serving the Norwalk area, and 99.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Norwalk's five 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 | 138.0 Mbps | 74.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norwalk.
The largest internet providers in Norwalk are CenturyLink and Mediacom bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Norwalk.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Norwalk residents, covering 61% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 20% of the area. Norwalk’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 100% of Norwalk 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 most households in Norwalk covering 61% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $46.98.
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 Norwalk, $1.30.
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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 438 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Norwalk covering 20% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Norwalk than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Norwalk, $46.98.
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 Norwalk, $1.30.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 438 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 Norwalk covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $46.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Norwalk, $1.30.
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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 438 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Norwalk, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Norwalk, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Norwalk and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norwalk at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norwalk at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Norwalk with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Norwalk. The next fastest internet provider in Norwalk is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 61% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Norwalk with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norwalk, $46.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Norwalk, covering 20% of the city.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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