Compare 52172 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Waukon – 120 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Waukon – 24 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waukon.
Internet providers in 52172
Find internet providers serving the 52172 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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52172 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 77% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 72% |
| NEIT Services | $44.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 15% |
AcenTek  | $28.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| AcenTek | $28.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 90% |
| NEIT Services | $44.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 53% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 36% |
| LTD Broadband | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 9.960% |
*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?52172 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
3125
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 91.09%
2 providers - 72.93%
3 providers - 13.53%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 83%, broadband coverage in the 52172 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 52172 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 69% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 41% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.160% of those living in the 52172 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 52172 area, and 72.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 52172, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Waukon
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 183 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Cable |
| AcenTek | 10 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 32 Mbps | 12 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waukon.
Top high-speed internet providers in 52172
The largest internet providers serving the 52172 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and NEIT Services bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 52172 ZIP code, covering 77% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 72% of the area. Waukon’s third most-available internet provider, NEIT Services , offers DSL to around 15% of residents in the 52172 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 most households in the 52172 ZIP code, covering 77% 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 Waukon, $50.65.
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 Waukon, $0.58.
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 52172 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waukon's providers, 194 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to most households in the 52172 ZIP code, covering 72% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 52172 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 Waukon, $50.65.
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 Waukon, $0.58.
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 52172 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waukon's providers, 194 Mbps.
NEIT Services DSL internet
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DSL from NEIT Services offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 52172 ZIP code, covering 15% of the area.
DSL internet from NEIT Services 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 NEIT Services start at $44.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Waukon, $50.65.
NEIT Services customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.80 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waukon, $0.58.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, NEIT Services offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 52172 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waukon's providers, 194 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 52172 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 52172 and the greater Waukon area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waukon at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waukon at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 52172 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 Waukon 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 Waukon DSL and cable internet providers.
Internet providers in 52172 frequently asked questions
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 52172 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 72% of households in 52172. The next fastest internet provider in the 52172 ZIP code is AcenTek, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 52172 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waukon, $50.65.
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