| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.733% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 41% |
| Community Digital Wireless | $43.95 | 3 - 1.5 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 18% |
*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 - 98.76%
2 providers - 92.87%
3 providers - 2.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Oelwein 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 Oelwein area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Oelwein residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 35% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Oelwein, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Oelwein area, and 92.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oelwein'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 103.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 49.0 Mbps | 46.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oelwein.
The largest internet providers in Oelwein are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Oelwein.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Oelwein residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 93% of the area. Oelwein’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Oelwein 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 Oelwein covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Oelwein 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 Oelwein, $54.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oelwein, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Oelwein. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oelwein's providers, 221 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 nearly all households in Oelwein covering 93% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oelwein 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 Oelwein, $54.99.
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 Oelwein, $2.04.
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 Oelwein. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oelwein's providers, 221 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 Oelwein covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Oelwein 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 Oelwein, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oelwein, $2.04.
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 Oelwein. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Oelwein's providers, 221 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Oelwein with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.733% of households in Oelwein. The next fastest internet provider in Oelwein is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Oelwein with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oelwein, $54.99.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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