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Internet providers in Osage, IA
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| Provider | ||||
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Osage Municipal Utilities | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $50 | 6 - 244 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Osage Municipal Utilities | - | - | Wireless | 1.082% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Osage internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Osage 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 Osage area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Osage residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Osage, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Osage area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Osage's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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Top high-speed internet providers in Osage
The largest internet providers in Osage are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Osage.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Osage residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Osage’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Osage residents.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Osage covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Osage 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Osage, $47.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Osage, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Osage. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 263 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Osage covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Osage residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $47.00.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Osage, $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 Osage. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 263 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Osage covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Osage 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $47.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Osage, $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 Osage. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 263 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Osage?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Osage with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Osage. The next fastest internet provider in Osage is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 244 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Osage?
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Osage with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $47.00.
How much should I pay for internet?
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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