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Shop the best Waterloo internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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Verizon  | - | - | DSL | 100% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NYSYS Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 88% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Waterloo is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Waterloo area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Waterloo residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Waterloo, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Waterloo area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waterloo's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 23 Mbps | 3 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 123 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waterloo.
The largest internet providers in Waterloo are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Waterloo.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Waterloo residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Waterloo’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Waterloo residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Waterloo covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waterloo residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waterloo, $49.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waterloo, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Waterloo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Waterloo's providers, 46 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Waterloo covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waterloo where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waterloo, $49.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waterloo, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Waterloo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waterloo's providers, 46 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Waterloo covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waterloo where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waterloo, $49.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waterloo, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Waterloo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waterloo's providers, 46 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Waterloo with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Waterloo. The next fastest internet provider in Waterloo is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Waterloo with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waterloo, $49.99.
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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.
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%.
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