Compare 50461 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Osage – 64 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Osage – 17 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Osage.
Internet providers in 50461
Internet providers in your area
50461 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 80% |
Osage Municipal Utilities  | $49.95 | 200 - 500 Mbps | Cable | 80% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (OmniTel) | $74.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 7.610% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (OmniTel) | $74.95 | - | Cable | 0.370% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (OmniTel) | $74.95 | - | DSL | 0.370% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LTD Broadband | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Osage Municipal Utilities | $49.95 | 200 - 500 Mbps | Wireless | 14% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 7.110% |
| Router12 Networks | $40.00 | 5 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 2.490% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?50461 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
1575
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 90.90%
2 providers - 81.30%
3 providers - 77.31%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 85%, broadband coverage in the 50461 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Iowa - 96%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 50461 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 83% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 16% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.990% of those living in the 50461 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 50461 area, and 81.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 50461, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Osage
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Osage.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50461
The largest internet providers serving the 50461 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Osage Municipal Utilities bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 50461 ZIP code, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 80% of the area. Osage’s third most-available internet provider, Osage Municipal Utilities, offers cable to around 80% of residents in the 50461 ZIP code.
CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50461 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Osage, $52.20.
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 Osage, $0.75.
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 50461 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 206 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50461 ZIP code, covering 80% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50461 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 Osage, $52.20.
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 Osage, $0.75.
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 50461 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 206 Mbps.
Osage Municipal Utilities cable internet
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Cable from Osage Municipal Utilities offers broadband to nearly all households in the 50461 ZIP code, covering 80% of the area.
Osage Municipal Utilities’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 50461 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Osage Municipal Utilities start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Osage, $52.20.
Osage Municipal Utilities customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Osage, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Osage Municipal Utilities offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 50461 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 206 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 50461 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 50461 and the greater Osage area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Osage at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Osage at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 50461 ZIP, 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 Osage 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 Osage DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 50461 frequently asked questions
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 50461 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 80% of households in 50461. The next fastest internet provider in the 50461 ZIP code is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50461 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $52.20.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (OmniTel) is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50461 ZIP code, covering 7.610% of the city.
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.
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.
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