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

Best Clear Lake Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake 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	Clear Lake Independent	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.3%
3	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	97.1%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Clear Lake IA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Clear Lake which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Clear Lake compare to Cerro Gordo County? The average speed in Clear Lake is 47.01 Mbps which is faster than Cerro Gordo County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

Clear Lake Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Clear Lake residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Clear Lake, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Clear Lake is 115.2% faster than the Cerro Gordo County average and 45.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Clear Lake is 47.01 Mbps based upon 12848 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Fiber optic internet is available to 47.3% of Cerro Gordo County residents
The average download speed in Clear Lake is 62.8% faster than the average in Iowa and 45.1% faster 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 Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Independent as the top provider for Clear Lake, Iowa.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50428

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

Click through to see how the Clear Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clinton, Eldora, Elkader, Forest City, Hartley, Onawa, Osage

Who has the fastest internet service in Clear Lake?

Clear Lake Independent and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Clear Lake.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Clear Lake, 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.

Clear Lake 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.