Best Burlington Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 |
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1 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 99.9% |
2 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
3 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 100 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 34.2% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Burlington IA Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Burlington have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Burlington are compared to Des Moines County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Burlington of 33.3 Mbps are faster than the Des Moines County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Iowa.
Burlington Internet Access Facts
Fiber optic internet is available to 33.1% of Des Moines County residents
The average internet download speed in Des Moines County is 24.5 Mbps based upon 52264 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Burlington is 15.3% faster than the average in Iowa and 2.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Burlington is 9.66 Mbps. This is 22% faster than the Des Moines County average and 16.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Burlington population
There are 4 residential internet providers in Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, Iowa.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Burlington, Iowa?
The following zip codes were used: 52601 and 52655
How do the internet speeds in Burlington compare to other cities in Iowa?
Click through to see how the Burlington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cherokee, Keota, Laurens, Mount Ayr, North English, Palo, Underwood
Who has the fastest internet service in Burlington?
Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Burlington.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Burlington - CenturyLink.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
What is fixed wireless internet service?
Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Burlington, IA residents.
What is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
Burlington 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.

Mediacom
- 170+ channels
- TiVo integrated search
- 3 video package tiers
- Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages