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

Best Bedford Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Bedford, 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 Bedford 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	99.3%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Bedford 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

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Bedford of 3.5 Mbps are slower than the Taylor County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

Bedford Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Bedford is 46.1% slower than the average in Iowa and 51.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 18.1% of the Taylor County population
The average internet download speed in Bedford is 15.58 Mbps based upon 544 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.3% of the Bedford population
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.9% of Bedford residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Bedford, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Bedford 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 Bedford, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Bedford?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 50833

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 Bedford 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 Bedford compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Bedford broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Atlantic, Bloomfield, Indianola, Lake City, Lamoni, Le Claire, New London

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 Bedford, 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 Bedford, Iowa?

Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 99.3% of Bedford.

Bedford 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.