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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.071% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Dallas County Wireless | $49.99 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 32% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Dallas County Wireless | $49.99 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 76% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.81%
3 providers - 35.92%
4+ providers - 3.32%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Perry 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 Perry area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Perry residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 35% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in Perry.
There are seven internet providers serving the Perry area, and 99.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Perry's seven 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 |
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| CenturyLink | 45.0 Mbps | 6.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 225.0 Mbps | 22.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 10.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Perry.
The largest internet providers in Perry are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Dallas County Wireless bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Perry.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Perry residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 100% of the area. Perry’s third most-available internet provider, Dallas County Wireless, offers fiber-optic to around 32% of Perry 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 all households in Perry covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Perry 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 Perry, $47.48.
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 Perry, $1.40.
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 Perry. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Perry's providers, 197 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 Perry covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Perry 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 Perry, $47.48.
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 Perry, $1.40.
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 Perry. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Perry's providers, 197 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 Dallas County Wireless offers broadband to some, but not many households in Perry covering 32% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Dallas County Wireless is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Perry than other internet types.
Internet prices for Dallas County Wireless start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Perry, $47.48.
Dallas County Wireless customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.33 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Perry, $1.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Dallas County Wireless offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Perry. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Perry's providers, 197 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Perry, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Perry, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Perry and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Perry at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Perry at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Perry with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 7.071% of households in Perry. The next fastest internet provider in Perry is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Perry with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Perry, $47.48.
Dallas County Wireless is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Perry, covering 32% of the city.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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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