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Internet providers in 50461
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| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 80% |
| Osage Municipal Utilities | - | - | Cable | 80% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs | - | - | Fiber-optic | 7.606% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs | - | - | Cable | 0.374% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs | - | - | DSL | 0.374% |
| 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 | 14% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 7.107% |
| Router12 Networks, LLC | - | - | Wireless | 2.494% |
*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?50461 internet service at a glance
At 91%, broadband coverage in the 50461 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 50461 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 83% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.350% 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 $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 50461
The largest internet providers serving the 50461 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 50461 ZIP code.
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 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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Osage, $45.82.
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, $2.29.
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 50461 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 222 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 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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $45.82.
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, $2.29.
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, 222 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 50461 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 50461 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $45.82.
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, $2.29.
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 50461 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Osage's providers, 222 Mbps.
Internet providers in 50461 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 50461?
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 244 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 50461?
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 50461 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Osage, $45.82.
Is fiber internet available in 50461?
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 50461 ZIP code, covering 7.606% of the city.
What internet speeds do I get?
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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.
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