Compare Waverly internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Waverly – 115 Mbps
IA – 100 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Waverly – 67 Mbps
IA – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waverly.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Waverly Communications Utility | $49.00 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Readlyn Telephone Company | $64.95 | 100 - 200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.091% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
LTD Broadband | $70.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Readlyn Telephone Company | $64.95 | 100 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 5.091% |
Unggoy Broadband | $45.00 | 6 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 4.662% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 99.14%
3 providers - 98.82%
4+ providers - 6.32%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Waverly 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 Waverly area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Waverly residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Waverly, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Waverly area, and 99.14% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waverly'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 | 166 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
LTD Broadband | 15 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
CenturyLink | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waverly.
The largest internet providers in Waverly are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Waverly Communications Utility bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Waverly.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Waverly residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Waverly’s third most-available internet provider, Waverly Communications Utility, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Waverly 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Waverly covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Waverly 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 Waverly, $54.24.
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 Waverly, $0.77.
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 Waverly. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waverly's providers, 295 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Waverly covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waverly 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 Waverly, $54.24.
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 Waverly, $0.77.
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 Waverly. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waverly's providers, 295 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Waverly Communications Utility offers broadband to all households in Waverly covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Waverly Communications Utility is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Waverly than other internet types.
Internet prices for Waverly Communications Utility start at $49/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Waverly, $54.24.
Waverly Communications Utility customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.24 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waverly, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Waverly Communications Utility offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Waverly. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waverly's providers, 295 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Waverly, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Waverly, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Waverly and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waverly at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waverly at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Waverly with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Waverly. The next fastest internet provider in Waverly is LTD Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Waverly with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waverly, $54.24.
Waverly Communications Utility is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Waverly, covering 100% of the city. Readlyn Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Waverly and is available to 5.091% of households.
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Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.