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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 14% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.217% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co | $69.99 | 75 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 26% |
| Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton | $81.95 | 10 - 60 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Modern Cooperative Telephone Company | $35.00 | 6 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 5.294% |
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | $49.95 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.255% |
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | $49.95 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.255% |
| Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | $39.95 | 10 - 12 Mbps | DSL | 1.034% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cloudburst 9 | $54.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| NaTel | $45.00 | 4 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 36% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 21% |
| Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton | $81.95 | 10 - 60 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
| Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | $39.95 | 10 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 1.034% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.42%
3 providers - 39.28%
4+ providers - 7.82%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Washington 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 Washington area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Washington residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in Washington.
There are 12 internet providers serving the Washington area, and 99.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Washington's 12 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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| Windstream | 60.0 Mbps | 30.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 95.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 5.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Washington.
The largest internet providers in Washington are Mediacom, Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co, and Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton bringing cable and fiber-optic options to Washington.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Washington residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co, which covers 26% of the area. Washington’s third most-available internet provider, Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton, offers fiber-optic to around 11% of Washington 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Washington covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Washington 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 Washington, $52.98.
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 Washington, $1.89.
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 Washington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 224 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 Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co offers broadband to some, but not many households in Washington covering 26% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Washington than other internet types.
Internet prices for Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $52.98.
Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 75 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.93 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $1.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 224 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 Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton offers broadband to a limited number of households in Washington covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Washington than other internet types.
Internet prices for Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton start at $81.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $52.98.
Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.20 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $1.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton offers download speeds up to 60 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 224 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Washington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Washington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Washington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Washington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Washington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Washington with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Washington. The next fastest internet provider in Washington is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 14% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Washington with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $52.98.
Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Washington, covering 26% of the city. Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton also offers fiber internet in Washington and is available to 11% of households.
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.
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.
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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