Who is our top ranked provider in Aplington IA? [Updated]

Aplington, IA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Aplington, IA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Aplington by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	99.5%
2	Windstream	DSL	200 Mbps	200 Mbps	98.6%
3	BTWI	wireless	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	51.9%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Aplington IA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Aplington compare to Butler County? The average speed in Aplington is 14.22 Mbps which is slower than Butler County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

Aplington Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 21.9% of the Butler County population
The average internet download speed in Aplington is 14.22 Mbps based upon 608 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.6% of the Aplington population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Aplington residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Aplington, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Aplington is 17.3% slower than the Butler County average and 56.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Aplington residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Mediacom as the top provider for Aplington, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Aplington?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Aplington.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Aplington, Iowa?

The following zip codes were used: 50604

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Aplington internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Aplington compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Aplington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Britt, Des Moines, Elkader, Mechanicsville, Nora Springs, Robins, Underwood

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Aplington, Iowa population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Aplington, Iowa?

BTWI provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Aplington.

Aplington Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.