Best Internet Providers in Ames, IA
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Internet Providers Overview for Ames, IA
| Total Internet Providers | 19 |
|---|---|
| Download Speeds Up To | 1.024 Gbps |
| Cheapest Monthly Plan | $29.95 |
| Fiber Coverage | 80% |
| Fastest Provider | Metronet |
Top 11 Internet Service Providers in Ames, IA
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1. CenturyLink
43% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
50.00/mo
*
940 Mbps
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
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for Ames, IA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
CenturyLink Internet Availability By Type
CenturyLink Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Mbps | Internet | 500 Mbps | $50.00 |
| 100 Mbps | Internet | 100 Mbps | $55.00 |
| Fiber Gigabit | Internet | 940 Mbps | $75.00 |
Call To Order CenturyLink Service
844-980-3177
2. Metronet
75.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
29.95/mo
1.024 Gbps
Fiber
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for Ames, IA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Metronet Internet Availability By Type
Metronet Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100M Internet | Internet | 100 Mbps | $29.95 |
| 500M Internet | Internet | 500 Mbps | $39.95 |
| 1000M Internet | Internet | 1000 Mbps | $49.95 |
| 2000M Internet | Internet | 2000 Mbps | $89.95 |
| 5000M Internet | Internet | 5000 Mbps | $109.95 |
Call To Order Metronet Service
855-453-1693
3. Viasat
100% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
99.99/mo
100 Mbps
Satellite
Viasat Internet Availability By Type
Viasat Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Unleashed | Internet | 150 Mbps | $99.99 |
| Viasat Unleashed | Internet | 150 Mbps | $119.99 |
Call To Order Viasat Service
844-983-3105
4. EarthLink
64.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
39.95/mo
100 Mbps
5G Internet
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for Ames, IA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
EarthLink Internet Availability By Type
EarthLink Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $39.95 | ||
Call To Order EarthLink Service
855-537-1089
5. HughesNet
100% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
49.99/mo
25 Mbps
Satellite
HughesNet Internet Availability By Type
HughesNet Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | Internet | 50 Mbps | $49.99 |
| Elite | Internet | 100 Mbps | $64.99 |
| Fusion | Internet | 100 Mbps | $94.99 |
Call To Order HughesNet Service
855-958-4319
6. Always ON
76.9% Available
Always ON Internet Availability By Type
7. Verizon
19.2% Available
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for Ames, IA
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Verizon Internet Availability By Type
Verizon Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | Internet | 300 Mbps | $60.00 |
| 5G Home Plus | Internet | 1000 Mbps | $80.00 |
8. Mediacom
91.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
29.99/mo
*
1 Gbps
Cable
*Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing.
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for Ames, IA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Mediacom Internet Availability By Type
Mediacom Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 | Internet | 100 Mbps | $29.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
| Internet 300 | Internet | 300 Mbps | $49.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
| 1 GIG Unlimited | Internet | 1000 Mbps | $69.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
| Internet 100 + Variety + Phone | Internet, TV (170++ channels) | 100 Mbps | $119.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
| Internet 300 + Variety + Phone | Internet, TV (170++ channels) | 300 Mbps | $139.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
| 1 GIG Unlimited + Variety + Phone | Internet, TV (170++ channels) | 1000 Mbps | $159.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
| 2 Gig Unlimited | Internet | 2000 Mbps | $179.99 * |
| *Price includes $10/mo. discount for autopay & paperless billing. | |||
Call To Order Mediacom Service
855-958-4458
9. U.S. Cellular
76.9% Available
U.S. Cellular Internet Availability By Type
Call To Order U.S. Cellular Service
888-944-9400
10. Starlink
100% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
120.00/mo
*
50 - 220 Mbps
Satellite
*Best for households
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for Ames, IA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Starlink Internet Availability By Type
Starlink Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | Internet | 150 Mbps | $120.00 * |
| *Best for households | |||
| MOBILE - REGIONAL | Internet | 50 Mbps | $150.00 * |
| *Unlimited Mobile Data Inland | Best for RVs, nomads, and campers. | |||
| MOBILE - GLOBAL | Internet | 50 Mbps | $200.00 * |
| *Unlimited Mobile Data Inland | Best for RVs, nomads, and campers | |||
| MOBILE PRIORITY - 50GB | Internet | 220 Mbps | $250.00 * |
| *Unlimited Mobile Global Data Inland | Best for maritime, emergency response, and mobile businesses | |||
| MOBILE PRIORITY - 5TB | Internet | 220 Mbps | $5,000.00 * |
| *Unlimited Mobile Global Data Inland | Best for maritime, emergency response, and mobile businesses | |||
11. T-Mobile Home Internet
64.4% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
60.00/mo
*
33 - 245 Mbps
5G Internet
*With AutoPay. Customers see typical download speeds between 72 – 245 Mbps and upload speeds between 15 – 31 Mbps.
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for Ames, IA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
T-Mobile Home Internet Availability By Type
T-Mobile Home Internet Deals for April 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Internet w/ Autopay | Internet | 245 Mbps | $60.00 * |
| *With AutoPay. Customers see typical download speeds between 72 – 245 Mbps and upload speeds between 15 – 31 Mbps. | |||
Internet Provider Store Locations in Ames
Average download speed in Ames:
72 Mbps
Based on 6,028 speed tests
Best Internet Provider in Ames
- CenturyLink - Most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
- Metronet - Fast download speeds in Ames
- Viasat - Most internet coverage in Ames
- EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
- Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
- Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
- Mediacom - Most Cable availability
- U.S. Cellular - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
- Starlink - Widely available
- T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
Fastest Internet Providers in Ames
- Metronet - Fast up to 1.024 Gbps (1024 Mbps)
- Mediacom - Fast up to 1000 Mbps
- CenturyLink - Fast up to 940 Mbps
- T-Mobile Home Internet - Fast up to 245 Mbps
- Starlink - Fast up to 220 Mbps
- Always ON - Fast up to 150 Mbps
How Much Speed Do I Need?
25+ Mbps
- Web Surfing & Email
- HD Streaming
- Supports 1-2 Devices
- Ideal for 1-2 people
100+ Mbps
- Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
- Low Lag Online Gaming
- Supports 3-5 Devices
- Ideal for 2-6 people
1 Gig
- Multi 4K HD Streaming
- No Lag Online Gaming
- Supports more than 5 Devices
- Ideal for 6+ people
An Overview of Internet Providers in Ames By Connection
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL | 140 Mbps | 43% |
| CenturyLink | Fiber | 940 Mbps | 2% |
| Colo Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Mediacom | Cable | 2 Gbps | 92% |
| Metronet | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 75% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 6% |
| LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 500 Mbps | 2% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| U.S. Cellular | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 77% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Internet | 245 Mbps | 64% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 1 Gbps | 19% |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 64% |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 77% |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps | 4% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Mediacom | Cable | 1 Gbps | 92% |
| Metronet | Fiber | 1.024 Gbps | 75% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 64% |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 64% |
| CenturyLink | DSL | 140 Mbps | 43% |
| U.S. Cellular | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 77% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 6% |
| CenturyLink | Fiber | 940 Mbps | 2% |
| Colo Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| CenturyLink | Fixed Wireless | 10 Mbps | 1% |
| LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 250 Mbps | 2% |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | 19% |
Internet Availability by Connection Type in Ames
Internet service providers in Ames use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.
Fiber - 92%
Cable - 44%
DSL - 44%
What is Mbps?
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Free Wireless Internet Access in Ames, IA
510 5th St
Ames, IA
50010
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Ames, IA
50010
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Ames, IA
50010
1114 Duff Ave
Ames, IA
50010
126 S. Kellogg Suite 101
Ames, IA
50010
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
50011
125 South 3rd Street Suite 100
Ames, IA
50010
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA
50010
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