| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative  | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 47% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 47% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 47% |
| Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company | $50.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.786% |
| Keystone Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.437% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative | $74.95 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Wireless | 47% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 4.045% |
*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 - 99.61%
2 providers - 99.22%
3 providers - 47.98%
4+ providers - 10.31%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Vinton 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 Vinton area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Vinton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in Vinton.
There are eight internet providers serving the Vinton area, and 99.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Vinton's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 165.0 Mbps | 24.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 16.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Vinton.
The largest internet providers in Vinton are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative bringing DSL and cable options to Vinton.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Vinton residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Vinton’s third most-available internet provider, Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative, offers cable to around 47% of Vinton 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 Vinton covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Vinton 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 Vinton, $51.41.
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 Vinton, $0.86.
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 Vinton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vinton's providers, 174 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 Vinton covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Vinton 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 Vinton, $51.41.
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 Vinton, $0.86.
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 Vinton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vinton's providers, 174 Mbps.
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Cable from Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers broadband to about half of households in Vinton covering 47% of the area.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Vinton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative start at $74.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Vinton, $51.41.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vinton, $0.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.5 Mbps in Vinton. These download speeds are available to 47% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vinton's providers, 174 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Vinton, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Vinton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Vinton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Vinton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Vinton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Vinton 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 Vinton 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 Vinton DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Vinton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Vinton. The next fastest internet provider in Vinton is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Vinton with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Vinton, $51.41.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Vinton, covering 47% of the city. Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Vinton and is available to 6.786% of households.
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.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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