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Best Internet Providers in Waterloo, IA for You

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Top 13 Internet Service Providers in Waterloo, IA

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1. CenturyLink

87.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps DSL, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
87.6% Available

2. AT&T

59.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 47.00/mo *
**Price is per month, plus taxes. Price after discounts: $13/mo w/elig wireless svc. and $5/mo w/elig Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 2 bills. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. See offer details
59.9% Available

3. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 79.99/mo
100% Available

4. T-Mobile Home Internet

44.7% Available
Download speeds from:
87 - 415 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.

Rely plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.

44.7% Available

5. Verizon

31.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
31.3% Available

6. Mediacom

95.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
95.8% Available

7. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 39.99/mo
100% Available

8. XNET WiFi

43.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo
43.3% Available

9. Metronet

54.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
5.12 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 29.95/mo
54.2% Available

10. Rise Broadband

66.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 45.00/mo
66.5% Available

11. Nextlink Internet

68.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo
68.6% Available

12. UScellular

93.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*$60 without Auto Pay And Paperless Billing Discount.
93.2% Available

13. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
100% Available

Best Internet Providers in Waterloo

Ah, Waterloo, IA—where the internet options are as vast as the cornfields! If you’re in the market for the best internet service, buckle up because we’re about to speed through the choices like a fiber optic cable—or close to it.

First up, let’s talk fiber internet. It's the crème de la crème of connectivity, and in Waterloo, Metronet is the knight in shining armor with a coverage of 35.8%—which might just be more coverage than your favorite cozy blanket. Offering lightning-fast speeds up to 5.12 Gbps, it’s faster than your grandma’s stories about the good ol' days!

But wait, there's more! Don’t count out cable internet just yet. Mediacom is your go-to provider here, covering a whopping 95.7% of the city. With download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps and prices starting at a wallet-friendly $19.99, Mediacom is the internet equivalent of a comfy pair of slippers—reliable and totally worth it.

Now, for those of you who appreciate the wireless wonders of the world, consider checking out Verizon’s 5G internet. Offering 40.3% coverage in the area, it’s like having the magic of the internet right in your pocket. Plus, with prices starting at $50, it’s an airborne bargain!

For the more vintage internet aficionados who love the romance of twisted pairs, there's DSL. CenturyLink offers this classic connection, providing coverage for 27% of Waterloo with speeds up to 80 Mbps. It’s suitable for those who love a bit of internet nostalgia without cranking up the ol’ dial-up modem.

So there you have it—your guide to surfing the web in Waterloo, IA, faster than a tractor on turbo mode. Choose wisely, and may your internet be ever speedy!

Internet Provider Store Locations in Waterloo

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Average download speed in Waterloo:

48 Mbps

Based on 2,500 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Waterloo

  1. CenturyLink - Most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  2. AT&T - 5g internet up to 300 Mbps
  3. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Waterloo
  4. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 415 Mbps
  5. Verizon - 5g internet up to 300 Mbps
  6. Mediacom - Most Cable availability
  7. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  8. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 2000 Mbps
  9. Metronet - Fast download speeds in Waterloo
  10. Rise Broadband - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  11. Nextlink Internet - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  12. UScellular - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  13. Starlink - Widely available

Fastest Internet Providers in Waterloo

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 Waterloo By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
CenturyLink DSL 100 Mbps 88%
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps 96%
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps 54%
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps 66%
LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 5%
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 69%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 60%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 220 Mbps 93%
Starlink Satellite 270 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 415 Mbps 45%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 31%
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps 1%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 43%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps 88%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 45%
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps 1%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 31%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Waterloo

Internet service providers in Waterloo 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 - 96%
Cable - 25%
DSL - 25%

What is Mbps?

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Waterloo, IA

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314 East 6th Street
Waterloo, IA 50704
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1990 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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405 Chestnut Street Po Box 4120
Waterloo, IA 50704
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316 E. 5th St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
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316 E 5th St Ste 211
Waterloo, IA 50703
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715 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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722 Water St- Ste 201
Waterloo, IA 50703
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1501 E Orange Road
Waterloo, IA 50701
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2101 Kimball Avenue Suite 320
Waterloo, IA 50702
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1407 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50704

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