| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.868% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | $45.00 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.947% |
| Goldfield Access Network | - | - | DSL | 3.816% |
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.553% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association | $45.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 89% |
*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 - 98.61%
2 providers - 97.11%
3 providers - 88.92%
4+ providers - 8.37%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Webster City 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 Webster City area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Webster City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.550% of those living in Webster City.
There are 10 internet providers serving the Webster City area, and 97.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Webster City's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 104.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 21.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Webster City.
The largest internet providers in Webster City are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association bringing DSL and cable options to Webster City.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Webster City residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 97% of the area. Webster City’s third most-available internet provider, Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association, offers DSL to around 89% of Webster City 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 nearly all households in Webster City covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Webster City 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 Webster City, $49.16.
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 Webster City, $1.37.
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 Webster City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Webster City's providers, 187 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 nearly all households in Webster City covering 97% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Webster City 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 Webster City, $49.16.
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 Webster City, $1.37.
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 Webster City. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Webster City's providers, 187 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.
DSL from Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association offers broadband to nearly all households in Webster City covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association uses telephone lines in Webster City 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 Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Webster City, $49.16.
Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Webster City, $1.37.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Webster City. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Webster City's providers, 187 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Webster City, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Webster City, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Webster City and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Webster City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Webster City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Webster City residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Webster City with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.868% of households in Webster City. The next fastest internet provider in Webster City is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Webster City with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Webster City, $49.16.
Cooperative Telephone Exchange is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Webster City, covering 4.947% of the city. Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association also offers fiber internet in Webster City and is available to 1.553% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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